A VIKING SWORD, 10TH-11TH CENTURY

Rare 10th - 11th Century, Ancient Viking sword presenting a pommel with scalloped design an iron blade with a wide fuller running the length, and a diamond form guard. Wear consistent with age, oxidat

10th-11th century AD. A bronze strap-distributor set comprising: a round-section ring with triangular central plaque and three arms, three stamped dots to the hub, foliage to the arms; an openwork pla

10th-11th century AD. A pair of bronze distributor fittings, each a hoop with three radiating arms and triangular central panel. 15 grams total, 23-26mm (1"). Property of an American collector; acquir

10th-11th century AD. A triangular-section bronze ring with triangular central plaque, rosette to the hub and foliage to the arms. 11 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on t

10th-11th century AD. A gilt-bronze discoid plaque with triangular central plaque and three lentoid slots, hub formed as three addorsed beast-heads. 16 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a German colle

10th-11th century AD. A fine double-edged sword with tapered pattern-welded blade, still retaining well-defined cutting edges and fullers, although the latter being extremely shallow with vague bounda

10th-11th century AD. A bronze openwork belt fitting with scrolled tendrils and beast-head finial, return strap to the reverse with attachment rivets; attached to the beast's mouth a cast openwork pan

Early 10th-11th century AD. An iron sword with hilt of Oakeshott's Type Xa; the two-edged blade gently tapering with rounded tip and slight median fuller almost to the tip, 4mm thick at the shoulder a

10th-11th C.AD. Broad 5.8mm width. Rounded face band. The surface lightly textured from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Rare wearable size. Professionally refurbish

10th-11th century AD. Silvered bronze, size 8 3/4, 4.3mm width, with rounded face. Surface textured from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Professionally refurb

10th-11th century AD. Silvered bronze, size 5 3/4, 3.6mm width, with rounded face. Surface textured from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Professionally refurb

10th-11th century AD. Gilt bronze. Size 8 3/4, 4.3mm width, with low rounded face. Surface textured from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Professionally refurb

Bronze. 10th-11th century. Size 11 1/4. Rounded face band. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. All items purchased are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authen

Bronze. 10th-11th century. Size 7 1/4 Low rounded face band Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. All items purchased are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authe

Forged iron, just over 4 1/8" length. Inverted truncated pyramidal form with flared base over an elongated pyramidal spike. Used to straighten sword blades damaged in battle. The spike was drivel into

Forged iron, just over 2 5/8" length. Inverted truncated pyramidal form with flared base over an elongated pyramidal spike. Used to straighten sword blades damaged in battle. The spike was drivel into

Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television programmi

Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television programmi

Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television programmi

Gilt bronze, size 9 3/4. Rounded band. Fine patina. Vikings exchanged wedding rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored for contemporary wea

Bronze, well over 7/8" diameter. Flat faces on both sides forming rounded edges. Textured from burial. Worn in numbers, these were decorative as well as serving as a measure of protection from sword b

Bronze, well over 7/8" diameter. Flat faces on both sides forming rounded edges. Textured from burial. Worn in numbers, these were decorative as well as serving as a measure of protection from sword b

Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television programmi

Broad band with rounded face. Size 9 for man or woman both of which wore plain bands exchanged on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Very copper rich alloy or pure copper as was sometimes used by Viki