14th century medieval sword could make $50,000 at Bonhams

A rare medieval sword dating to the late 13th or early 14th century could make £20,000-30,000 ($33,210-49,815) at Bonhams London on April 30.

Bonhams medieval sword
The sword is thought to have been
produced in Italy


The lot is thought to have been made in Italy and is likely to have been used by a knight. It takes the Oakshott (a system of cataloguing the shape of medieval swords) Type XIII form, characterised by a spatula-shaped blade and a long handle, which were developed during the crusades.

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