Object: Sword
Classification: Transitional
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: Mr. G. H. Tugwoll, Newlands, Victoria Drive, Brighton, 1926,Given to him by his uncle over 50 years ago (c. 1885), he being a doctor (Dr. J. Waiterwood) and at that time an old man (c. 70). It was given to him by a patient when he was a young man, i.e. 1845 at the latest.
Site: England,R. Thames,Battersea,London
Discovery context: river
Parish: Battersea
District: Wandsworth
County: Greater London
Country: England
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 508
Width (mm): 47
Thickness (mm): 9
Weight (g): 493
Patina: Dark, "peaty"
Surface: Smooth
Description: In excellent condition, edges very sharp. Four louvre rivets in grip.
Remarks: This sword has been seen by G.F. Lawrence, who has approved of its being genuine and of a patina seen on other Thames bronzes. See R.E.M. Wheeler in Antiq. Journ. VII for type.