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Norwegian divers find 500-year old sword in lake
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:33 pm
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After discovering the sword, the two divers took it to Mjøs Museum. The museum’s director Arne Julsrud Berg said that there were indications the sword was around five hundred years old and that the location of its discovery suggested it may have been on board a boat.
“One theory suggests it may have been a battle sword. Two-handed swords like this were commonly used in wars or battles around Europe in the 1500s,” Julsrud Berg told NRK.
A second theory as to the sword’s original use could be that it was used for executions, he also said.
It may alternatively have been used for ceremonial purposes or to show status, the museum director added.
After discovering the sword, the two divers took it to Mjøs Museum. The museum’s director Arne Julsrud Berg said that there were indications the sword was around five hundred years old and that the location of its discovery suggested it may have been on board a boat.
“One theory suggests it may have been a battle sword. Two-handed swords like this were commonly used in wars or battles around Europe in the 1500s,” Julsrud Berg told NRK.
A second theory as to the sword’s original use could be that it was used for executions, he also said.
It may alternatively have been used for ceremonial purposes or to show status, the museum director added.
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Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:35 pm to DavidTheGnome
Some kid probably got his arse tanned for knocking dad's sword overboard.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:35 pm to DavidTheGnome
So ole Arne Julsrud got all that just by looking at this old sword?
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:37 pm to DavidTheGnome
Better get out the WD40...
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:37 pm to DavidTheGnome
honestly, that is a shitty looking sword
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:38 pm to DavidTheGnome
Needs some Rust-Oleum.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:38 pm to DavidTheGnome
Collectors want swords in good condition. It’s gonna sit around the shop for a year before it sells. I’ll give you 25 dollars for it, take it or leave it.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:38 pm to DavidTheGnome
I've heard you can find better looking swords walking across the quad at LSU.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:38 pm to DavidTheGnome
For some reason I was hoping it would be in immaculate condition
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:38 pm to The Egg
It'll buff out.
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:39 pm to DavidTheGnome
Was it Eddard Stark's?
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:39 pm to The Egg
quote:not too bad considering 500 years of water on metal.
honestly, that is a shitty looking sword
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:40 pm to soccerfüt
quote:
Some kid probably got his arse tanned for knocking dad's sword overboard.
Or a Swedish guy in a pub watched & waited till his dad went to the shitter..
Then took it from him & threw mead in his face for loving his country.
This post was edited on 7/5/18 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:41 pm to DavidTheGnome
doesn't look very sharp
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:42 pm to Ryan3232
quote:
Arthur: The Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering silmite held aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water, signifying by divine providence that I, Arthur, was to carry Excalibur. That is why I am your king!
Dennis: Listen, strange women lyin’ in ponds distributin’ swords is no basis for a system of government! Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony!
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:44 pm to DavidTheGnome
quote:
find 500-year old sword in lake
quote:
the location of its discovery suggested it may have been on board a boat.
interesting
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:45 pm to DavidTheGnome
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location of its discovery suggested it may have been on board a boat.
some smart mofos right here
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:46 pm to DavidTheGnome
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“One theory suggests it may have been a battle sword. Two-handed swords like this were commonly used in wars or battles around Europe in the 1500s,” Julsrud Berg told NRK.
A second theory as to the sword’s original use could be that it was used for executions, he also said.
It may alternatively have been used for ceremonial purposes or to show status, the museum director added.
Sounds like they need to call in an expert
Posted on 7/5/18 at 12:48 pm to DavidTheGnome
Yeah, the thing is I'm going to have to restore it. That will cost some money. Not sure how much. Then, I'll have to have it here in the shop and advertise it. Could sit awhile. This takes the right buyer to come through and it takes up shelf space. Overhead. It adds up.
I can off offer $400 and that's taking a gamble.
I can off offer $400 and that's taking a gamble.
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