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Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade

$11,000
£8,300.66
€9,659.93VAT Included
CA$15,529.04
A$15,583.33
CHF 9,088.39
MX$189,474.38
NOK 104,434.64
SEK 107,405.69
DKK 72,213.04

About the Item

An exceptional and rare Austrian longsword, designed as a two-handed weapon with a classic cruciform hilt and straight, double-edged blade. This distinguished form bridges the morphological continuum between the medieval knightly sword (ca 11th- 15th century) and the Renaissance Zweihänder, making it a historically significant and highly collectible example. The longsword was discovered along the Danube River in 1916 and has remained in a private collection ever since. While the surface bears the natural patina of centuries, it retains traces of a bronze maker’s or owner’s initial mark, now obscured by age and corrosion, adding to its intrigue and authenticity. Mounted elegantly on a dark blue velvet wall display, this piece is not only a remarkable relic of medieval martial tradition but also a striking decorative object. Rarely encountered outside of major museum collections, this one-of-a-kind early double-edged sword represents a unique opportunity for discerning collectors of arms and armour.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.52 in (108 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Style:
    Gothic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Ca 1400
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The sword is a river find from 1916 therefor it corroded but it is in stable condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Doha, QA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7451246497162

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