Lot 1263

A North European Viking sword, 9th/10th century

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A106aw | Live auction | 581 Lots

Description

The sturdy, double-edged blade with wide, shallow fullers. The short, straight quillons with rounded finials. Tapered tang, the two-part pommel held together by two continuous rivets, running next to the tang. Length 93 cm.

Provenance: Hermann Historica, Auction 79, spring 2019, lot 2171. Previously in an English private collection.

Condition: III Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 1001 - 1582. The pre-sale view will take place from Oct 27 - to Oct 31 2025 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.