Object: Sword
Classification: Leaf shaped
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: British Museum, 62.9-12.2
Site: England,Greater London,Thames,1862
Discovery context: river
County: Greater London
Country: England
Year of discovery: 1862
Length (mm): 584
Width (mm): blade 53; hilt 53.3, 35; rivet 15
Thickness (mm): blade 7
Weight (g): 586.16
Patina: Very slight remains of patina, black.
Surface: Dull bronze. A few greyish white patches, otherwise fairly smooth.
Description: 12 rivet holes. 1 rivet 15mm long. Blade is bent.
Publications: J.D. Cowen, P.P.S., 1951, No. 9
Remarks: [Hem.y leofer?],Drawing not quite accurate.,Ci