26th Nov, 2024 10:00

AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION

 
Lot 312
 

312

A 12TH CENTURY BROADSWORD OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XII - CIRCA 1100-1230

73.7cm fullered broadsword blade inlaid in yellow metal alloy with a series of stylised foliate flourishes to one side and a long strip of geometric X or diamond forms on the other, flat faced disc-form pommel. For a discussion about this sword and its relationship with other swords from this period see Catalogue no. 10 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550AD, A Private Collection - David Petty.

Sold for £5,500


 

73.7cm fullered broadsword blade inlaid in yellow metal alloy with a series of stylised foliate flourishes to one side and a long strip of geometric X or diamond forms on the other, flat faced disc-form pommel. For a discussion about this sword and its relationship with other swords from this period see Catalogue no. 10 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550AD, A Private Collection - David Petty.