Viking / Medieval Iron Blacksmithing Tools, 4 pcs
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Description
Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking to Medieval culture, ca. 8th to 13th century CE. A collection of 4 iron tools or implements from a Viking settlement, likely blacksmithing tools. Blacksmiths forged not only the tools for everyday life- such as farming equipment- but also weapons. Blacksmiths were integral and well respected members of society and often buried with their tools. The object with the butterfly wing panel and pin may have been some type of attachment, perhaps on a chest. Size of largest: 8.5" L x 1" W (21.6 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection
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#176003
Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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#176003
Condition
All are weathered from exposure and have pitting and heavy patina and oxidation to surfaces. Clear fixative coating added to surfaces. Slender tip of longest is fragile and must be handled gently. No repairs or restoration.
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Viking / Medieval Iron Blacksmithing Tools, 4 pcs
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