Help to identify a viking sword

Pukka Bundook · 3rd January 2023, 02:02 PM

Is there any chance that this sword lost its pommel?
I think not, but the Askeaton sword found in Ireland (If I remember correctly)
has a very long upper guard, a 'sandwich of another material, then an iron pommel.
The upper guard on that sword may be longer than on this example.

cornelistromp · 6th January 2023, 01:43 PM

I am very sorry, but my first reaction is that this is a recent reproduction.
The main reasons for this are the very coarse forging, especially the cross and the pommel, unusual inlay decoration, even oxidation and even patination over the sword.
All in all, the sword gives me an unconvincingly or uncomfortable feeling.

if it's your sword, I would advise to have it investigated further and hope that I'm wrong.

best,

3rd January 2023, 02:02 PM	#1
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Is there any chance that this sword lost its pommel? I think not, but the Askeaton sword found in Ireland (If I remember correctly) has a very long upper guard, a 'sandwich of another material, then an iron pommel. The upper guard on that sword may be longer than on this example.

6th January 2023, 01:43 PM	#2
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	I am very sorry, but my first reaction is that this is a recent reproduction. The main reasons for this are the very coarse forging, especially the cross and the pommel, unusual inlay decoration, even oxidation and even patination over the sword. All in all, the sword gives me an unconvincingly or uncomfortable feeling. if it's your sword, I would advise to have it investigated further and hope that I'm wrong. best,