Description: Anglo-Saxon sword Fetter Lane with pod, s. VIII, Damascus steel sheet Anglo-Saxon sword Fetter Lane with pod, s. VIII, Damascus steel sheet This beautiful one-handed Saxon sword is based on the surviving components of an original artifact: the top of a sword grip and knob excavated during construction work on Fetter Lane, London (hence the name), and donated to the British Museum in 1893. The extremely well-preserved and beautifully detailed original find made of gold silver is an absolutely unique piece of middle Anglo-Saxon history, which is still on display at the British Museum in London today. Due to its construction, shape and intricate ornamental motifs, this finely crafted masterpiece is historically located at the end of the 8th century and is believed to have been the prestige weapon of a rich or noble warrior of Germanic descent. As the leaf of the royal archaeological piece is missing, a classic mid-age leaf (wide, straight, double-edged) was chosen for this very detailed reconstruction of the sword of Fetter Lane. It is made of Damascus steel and features a large fuller that runs almost its entire length on both sides. Parallel edges are not sharp. The richly decorated handle is made of brass. It consists of several riveted parts (such as the original) and closely recreates the fine designs of the museum piece. The knob cover is made of a domed central element flanked by three smaller lobes and beaded wire patterns on each side. The knob bar and protection have the same three-part design and feature diagonal ribs and an intermediate layer of mint brass. The handle is dense and intricately adorned with different motifs of entwined leafy plants/tendrils and animals on each side (rotating snakes on one side and a bird-like or eagle-like creature on the other). This early medieval one-handed sword comes complete with a wooden and brown leather sheath with wooden suspension loop (maximum belt width 5 cm) and brass collar and hood. It is designed as a collection piece or decoration/exhibition and is not suitable for combat recreation. Details: Material: Damascus steel sheet (high carbon steel, non-stainless), brass handle with tin-plated details Total length: 94 cm. Blade length: 79 cm. Blade thickness: 4.5 mm (cutting edges 1 mm). Handle length: 15 cm (8.5 cm grip). Blade width: 4.5 cm. Balance point: 13 cm from the guard. Includes wooden cover with genuine leather case, wooden suspension loop and brass accessories. Sheath-free weight: 1650 g. Weight with sheath: 2100 g.
Price: 514.08 USD
Location: Olias del Rey
End Time: 2025-01-05T19:09:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 80 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
