Bidspirit auction | MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS ONE-HANDED SWORD

MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS ONE-HANDED SWORD - Ca. AD 1200 - 1300 A classic medieval sword with an inlaid cross on the blade. The blade tapers evenly to a sharp point and features a shallow central fuller. The hilt comprises a straight cross guard, a short grip, and a brazil-nut style pommel. Size: 965mm x 205mm; Weight: 1.1kg. Provenance: Property of a London gallery; formerly in a collection of M. Prill, Brussels, 2013; previously in private Belgian collection; previously in UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1858,1116.5. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.