An antique iron sword, Possibly made in Ukraine, 9th-11th Centuries
16 May 2025
Description

Bought online not sure of value looks promising but poor condition.

Dimensions

Se photos

Acquired from
Online Auction
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By Delia
May 18, 20:17 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $600 USD
Suggested Asking Price $700 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Harry,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

I can't see the workshop marks or the graffiti you mention and, if this was made in Ukraine, it's possible it was made much earlier than the 15th/17th Century (quite possibly 9th-11th centuries). Assuming it's all correct, the condition, however, is extremely rusticated and a restorer would need to see this in person to advise if it was possible to remove the accumulation of rust and other oxidation.

In its present condition, this has a value of $400-600.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique iron sword
Possibly made in Ukraine, 9th-11th Centuries
With a shaped pommel, squared grip and crossguard with scrolling ends, the tapering blade possibly with some workshop marks and graffiti (not visible in the photos).
Overall length: 77.5 cm (30-1/2 inches)
CONDITION: Heavily rusticated
PROVENANCE: Acquired in an online auction
$ 400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

Harry dobson May 18, 23:18 UTC

Medieval Battle Sword with ornament 15th - 17th centuries AD.

No restoration, mechanical cleaning.

Extremely rare +++

Weight - 1142,0 grams.
Length - 77,5 cm.
No sheath

Harry dobson May 19, 05:58 UTC

This item was found quite a long time ago near the city of Chortkiv, Ternopil region, Ukraine.
The item is only cleaned and without restoration.
The sword apparently has workshop marks and some graffiti.

Chortkiv
Ternopil region, 48500
49.015368, 25.802321

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