Saxon Long Seax
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10th-11th century AD. A hand-forged parallel-sided sword blade for a seax with broad tip, tongue-shaped tang with rivet to secure the grip scales; two longitudinal fuller grooves; separate narrow bolster. Cf. Wheeler, M. London Museum Medieval Catalogue, reprinted Ipswich, 1993 item A310 (plate XI item 2"). 387 grams, 50cm (19 1/2"). From an important London collection; acquired in the 1970s. [No Reserve]
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Fine condition.
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Saxon Long Seax
Estimate £400 - £600
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