Bedeutendes fränkisches Schwert mit Inschrift, deutsch, um 900 - photo 1

Bedeutendes fränkisches Schwert mit Inschrift, deutsch, um 900

Lot 3244
26.10.2022 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 48 000
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 3244 | Bedeutendes fränkisches Schwert mit Inschrift, deutsch, um 900
Estimate value
€ 18 000
Kräftige zweischneidige Klinge mit beidseitiger flacher, bis kurz vor die Spitze reichender Kehlung. Kern aus tordierten Damaststrängen mit seitlich angesetzten Schneiden. Kurze eiserne Parierstange mit längsovalem Profil. Mittig umlaufendes Schriftband aus Bronze, die gravierten Buchstaben mit Resten von Silbereinlagen. Die gefasten Kanten mit feinen Bandeinlagen aus Bronze. Kräftige, leicht konische Angel. Zweiteilig gearbeiteter Knauf, der untere Teil mit weiterem bronzenen Schriftband. Der Rest der Oberfläche mit feinen Fadeneinlagen in Bronze bedeckt. Länge 98 cm.
Die in Capitalis Rustica ausgeführte Inschrift ist wohl in stark abgekürztem Mittelalterlatein ausgeführt und daher nur schwer lesbar. Auf der Parierstange ist das Wort "BENEDICT" erkennbar. Zwischen den Buchstaben befinden sich zudem teils Balkenkreuze und andere ungedeutete Symbole. Die Inschrift weist aber sicher darauf hin, dass das Schwert einst einer hochstehenden Persönlichkeit gehört haben muss.
Provenienz: In den 60er Jahren bei Baggerarbeiten in einer privaten Kiesgrube nahe dem Rhein gefunden, seitdem im Besitz der Familie des Finders. Genauer Fundort bekannt.
The sturdy, double-edged blade with shallow fullers on both sides reaching almost to the point. Core forged of twisted Damascus strands, the lateral cutting edges attached separately. Short iron quillons with an elongated oval profile. A continuous bronze banner with inscription down the middle, the engraved letters bearing remnants of silver inlays. The chamfered edges with fine bronze band inlays. Sturdy, slightly tapered tang. The pommel forged in two pieces, the lower section with another bronze inscription band. The rest of the surface covered with fine thread inlays in bronze. Length 98 cm.
The capitalis rustica inscription is probably written in highly abbreviated medieval Latin and therefore difficult to make out. The word "BENEDICT" can be seen on the quillons. Moreover, there are straight-armed crosses and other unidentified symbols between some of the letters. However, the inscription is a clear indication that the sword must have once belonged to a person of high rank.
Provenance: Discovered during excavation works in a private gravel pit near the Rhine in the 1960s, thereafter remaining in the estate of the finder's family. The exact location is known.
Auction house category:Swords, Epees and Rapiers
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