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Photos from Nathan Robinson's Collection: (Click to enlarge)        This piece has been sold and is no longer in my collection. |
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Arms & Armor English Longsword
Original: Circa 1450 This most distinctive aspect of this sword is its pommel—a type "U" pommel as defined by the late Ewart Oakeshott in his typologly. This type is often referred to as "key-shaped", as it resembles a 19th century watch key, but can perhaps be better described as a flattened pear shape. The gently arched cross-guard is decorated with small circles and incised lines. The grip, wide at the cross-guard and sloping towards the pommel, is a wooden core covered in pigskin with an underlay of cording that creates a cross-pattern. These unique swords of the late 15th century can be seen sculpted on many German effigies. This particular sword is based on an example in the Zürich Landesmuseum. As the original is severely corroded, the details on this example are inspired by a Flemish painting that is on loan to the National Gallery of Scotland from Her Majesty the Queen, to complete the piece. Overall length: 43" Weight: 2.65 pounds Width of guard: 7.5" Blade: 33.25" long, 1.75" wide at base Grip and pommel: 9.25" Point of Balance (PoB): 5.625" from guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~21.5" from guard Maker: Arms & Armor of Minnesota |
