Lot 0581

ROMAN IRON SPATHA BLADE

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ROMAN IRON SPATHA BLADE: Ca. 200-400 AD. An iron spatha sword blade, the weapon of unparalleled beauty and function. It features a broad and slender blade, parallel-sided with a convergent tip, square shoulders, and a taperin

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Roman Spatha Sword: 2nd century AD. An iron spatha blade, lentoid in section with flared shoulders and bulb to the tip, substantial square-section tang with pinned terminal. Cf. Bishop, M.C. & Coulston, J.C.N. Roman Mili

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A rare Roman spatha blade, late Celtic - early Roman Empire, 2nd half of the 1st century B.C.: A rare Roman spatha blade, late Celtic - early Roman Empire, 2nd half of the 1st century B.C. Rare specimen of a late Celtic - early Roman sword blade with a widening of the 80 cm blade at the beginni

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Rare Roman Iron Axe Blade, ex-Piscopo: Roman, ca. 0 to 450 CE. This is a hammered iron axe blade with a long, hooked blade, and an oval hole for a wood handle. Iron is very difficult to date, but we do know that the Romans admired the axe

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Roman Knife with Decorated Handle: Roman Knife with Decorated Handle 1st ,3rd century AD Well preserved Roman knife with iron- one edge blade attached to a decorated bronze handle with terminal formed as ram head. Fine condition. Ex Eu

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Iron Age and Roman Knife Blade Collection: 8th century BC-11th century AD. A mixed group of five implements comprising: a Roman bronze surgical or other implement with tapering shaft, a Roman iron single-edged knife comprising an iron blade wi

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ANCIENT ROMAN IRON GLADIUS SWORD: Ca. 100-200 AD. An iron gladius blade with waisted edges, a triangular tip, and a long tang. The gladius was a key part of Roman military equipment and was used by the empireâ€™s legionaries in c

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ANCIENT ROMAN IRON LEGIONARY PILUM SPEAR: Ca. 100â€“300 AD. Roman. An iron pilum spearhead with a barbed, triangular blade, and a long, narrow neck, and a robust flaring socket. Good condition. 'Pila' were a key part of Roman military eq

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Roman iron dagger with leather grip still remaining: A Roman iron dagger with leather grip still remaining, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, the blade and handle cast as a single piece, amazingly the handle with preserved leather wrapping and woven cloth base.

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Roman Eagle-Handled Knife: 1st century BC-1st century AD. A knife with single-edged iron blade, octagonal flared bronze baluster, octagonal-section grip with punched detailing, eagle-head pommel. 80.3 grams, 21cm (8 1/4"). Prop

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ROMAN IRON SWORD WITH RING POMMEL: Ca. 200-300 ADA beautifully formed iron-short sword with a ring pommel, a tapering handle, a double-edged blade, and a pointed tapering top. A slender guard creates a buffer between the blade's should

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Celtic / Roman Iron Knife w/ Ring Pommel: **First Time At Auction** Northern Europe, Celtic or early Roman, ca. late 1st millennium BCE to 2nd century CE. A forged-iron knife of a simplified form with a narrow blade, a rectangular guard, and

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Roman Iron Axe Head: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A wonderfully-preserved iron axe with a thin blade that tapers to a flared cutting edge, a short butt, and a lightly decorated socket. The axe was no

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Large Roman Iron Axe Head: **First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. An impressive cast iron adze or axe head, with a curved blade that flares outward. A circular socket is set at one end with

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Large Roman Iron Adze Head: **Originally Listed At $300** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 100 to 400 CE. An impressive cast iron adze or axe head, with a curved wide blade, a rather long oval eye perforation, and a thick squared but

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Ca. 200-400 AD. An iron spatha sword blade, a magnificent weapon of ancient times that embodies both form and function. With a length ranging from 75 to 100 centimeters, the spatha's design was influenced by the Celtic long sword, and it served as the primary weapon of the Roman cavalry and infantry from the 1st to the 3rd century AD. Crafted with precision and care by skilled blacksmiths, the spatha's blade is made from high-quality iron, tempered and hardened to achieve a razor-sharp edge. Its shape is elongated and tapered, with a double-edged blade. Roman iron swords like the spatha were not only a formidable weapon of war but also a symbol of power and prestige. The Roman army relied on these weapons to maintain their military superiority and expand their empire across Europe and beyond. Size: L:790mm / W:40mm ; 640gProvenance: Property of a Central London gallery; ex. European collection; formerly G. Hook collection, UK, 1970s.