Antique Medieval 12th-15th century A.D. Iron Sickle

$85.00
Quantity available: 1

Antique Medieval 12th-15th century A.D. hand-forged iron sickle, with slender blade and short flat tang.

This type of sickle was part of the equipment of mounted warriors, a tool useful during military expeditions to cut the grass for the horse. A knight should also have a leather or canvas bucket for watering the horse.

CONDITION: Corroded, in excavated condition, but well-preserved, in stable condition. Please see the photos as they are a part of the description.

MEASUREMENTS: The overall length: 35.5 cm (13.98 inches).

WEIGHT: 84 grams (2.96 ounces)

PROVENANCE: Ex Private German collection.

Item Details

Reference #:
A4x
Quantity
1
Category
Tools
SubCategory
Farming & Ranching Tools
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
Medieval 12th-15th century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
excavated
Material