Massive 12th C. European Ring-Guard Iron Longsword

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Fine Antiquities, Asian, Ethno, Fine Art

By Artemis Fine Arts

May 1, 2025

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• Lot Description
  Western Europe, Germany, France, or England, ca. 12th to 14th century. A formidable iron longsword of the two-handed or bastard type, featuring a long, wide blade with a partial fuller and a slightly offset, sharpened tip. Its extended grip, originally covered in materials like leather, wood, bone, or ivory, would have been crowned with a large, likely rounded pommel for balance. The sword’s defining feature is its rounded, tapered guard with a rare ringed design, suggesting it was purpose-built for use on horseback. An impressive example of medieval craftsmanship, this piece embodies both functional design and battlefield presence. Size: 45.75" L x 11" W (116.2 cm x 27.9 cm)
  
  Provenance: private London, UK collection; ex-private W.P. collection since the 1990s, acquired on the German art market
  
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  #190131

  Condition

  Missing pommel, else intact and excellent with professionally treated blade.
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