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Description: | Two incomplete fragments of a cast copper alloy bi-conical and hollow wheel pommel, dating from the late 13th-15th century AD (diameter of largest fragment: 53.8mm; width/ thickness of largest fragment: 23.8mm; thickness of metal: 2.9mm; weight of both pieces: 56.77g). On the larger fragment, the remains of a rectangular slot (width: 11.6mm) appear at what would have been the top of the pommel where the tang would have passed through to be hammered on the outside to make it secure. On the opposite end of the pommel, there are also remains of a wider rectangular section (approximate width: 33mm) where the wider section of the tang would have appeared and to be surrounded by a grip, to continue down to the cross guard and blade. Overall, the two pommel fragments are in a worn but fair condition. However, it is difficult to identify the true colour of the patina as the pommel seems to be coated in a substance.Similar examples are illustrated in J. B. Ward Perkins' 'London Museum Medieval Catalogue', 1940, pages 22-35, ref nos B306, C2250 and C2507. These examples have been classified as Type VIII: a wheel pommel that was in fashion for over two centuries and seem to have been evolved during the later 13th century from the simple disc pommel (Type V). However, it is stated that the main transition to the wheel pommel appears in the 14th century AD, and continues into the later 15th century AD.Additionally, similar examples are illustrated in 'The Medieval Swords of Leeds Castle, by Clive Thomas in 'The Spring 2005 London Park Lane Arms Fair', pages 10-29. Sword II (pages 19-22) is classified as a late 14th century 'hand and a half' sword, and Sword IV (pages 24-26) is classified as an Italian knightly 'hand and a half' sword, dating to the early 15th century. C. Thomas states that the hollow wheel pommel is made of two cups brazed to a hoop over the end of the tang.
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