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March Historica, Coins, Banknotes & Tokens Auction. (#626) 27/03/2024 9:30 AM GMT Closed

Starts Ending 27/03/2024 9:30 AM GMT

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Lot 37 A Mixed lot containing:- copper alloy zoomorphic quillon from a medieval dagger. The quillon (also known as a cross-guard) was a bar of metal placed at a right angle between the blade and hilt of a sword. Its primary purpose was to protect the wielder’s hand from slipping forwards onto the blade, but could also be used to counter enemy attacks, and to get a better grip on the sword. For these reasons, quillons were also present on daggers. Length 68mm. Width of boss 9.5mm. Tang aperture diam.6mm

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Lot closed - Winning bid:N/A
Estimate: £20 - £30

 

  • A Mixed lot containing:- copper alloy zoomorphic quillon from a medieval dagger. The quillon (also known as a cross-guard) was a bar of metal placed at a right angle between the blade and hilt of a sword. Its primary purpose was to protect the wielder’s h
  • A Mixed lot containing:- copper alloy zoomorphic quillon from a medieval dagger. The quillon (also known as a cross-guard) was a bar of metal placed at a right angle between the blade and hilt of a sword. Its primary purpose was to protect the wielder’s h - 2
  • A Mixed lot containing:- copper alloy zoomorphic quillon from a medieval dagger. The quillon (also known as a cross-guard) was a bar of metal placed at a right angle between the blade and hilt of a sword. Its primary purpose was to protect the wielder’s h - 3
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