Celtic Iron Age - Continental La Tène II Sword and a Scabbard

Circa 3rd - 2nd century BC. Continental La Tène II Culture. The sword with broad (50 mm) parallel-edged blade showing some evidence of 'piling' (or early pattern-welding) with central rib, slightly concave profile to cutting edges and with round tip; the diamond-section tang fitted with arched quillon and bronze 'trident' pommel and washer rivetted at tip of tang; the scabbard formed in thin plates, brazed along the long edges; the front showing two round applied decorative bosses towards the tip; the reverse fitted with a belt mount loop, secured with a brazed wire and rivets; the lower portion with a beaded panel.

Low estimate: £2,000
High estimate: £3,000