European Viking / Medieval Iron Smithing Tool
Europe, Viking period to Medieval period, ca. 800 to 1300 CE. A hefty cast iron smithy shovel with a long handle and shallow blade. The handle tapers to a slightly flatter and pointed tip. The blade of the shovel is narrow and shallow like a spade. The surface is covered with a heavy mottled russet colored patina. This hefty tool may have been used for a variety of tasks during the forging process. Size: 15.25" L x 2" W (38.7 cm x 5.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
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#159913
Condition Report: Nicks and chips to peripheries. Heavy patina and mineral deposits.
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Europe, Viking period to Medieval period, ca. 800 to 1300 CE. A hefty cast iron smithy shovel with a long handle and shallow blade. The handle tapers to a slightly flatter and pointed tip. The blade of the shovel is narrow and shallow like a spade. The surface is covered with a heavy mottled russet colored patina. This hefty tool may have been used for a variety of tasks during the forging process. Size: 15.25" L x 2" W (38.7 cm x 5.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#159913
Condition Report: Nicks and chips to peripheries. Heavy patina and mineral deposits.
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