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Lot Essay
This sword conforms to Oakshott Type XV and is similar to those found in the Dordogne near Castillon
Details
A MEDIEVAL BROADSWORD
CIRCA 1400
In excavated condition, with tapering double-edged blade of flattened diamond section struck on one face with a maker's mark, flattened guard with straight quillons each with downturned tip (one incomplete) and with small drawn nib on each side at the forte, tapering tang, and large chamfered wheel-pommel with drawn button finial
28in. (70.1cm.) blade
CIRCA 1400
In excavated condition, with tapering double-edged blade of flattened diamond section struck on one face with a maker's mark, flattened guard with straight quillons each with downturned tip (one incomplete) and with small drawn nib on each side at the forte, tapering tang, and large chamfered wheel-pommel with drawn button finial
28in. (70.1cm.) blade
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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