Viking Sword in Norway: Lost & Found ?

silberschatzimsee · 6th October 2017, 08:16 PM

Or it was a joke from the localpub crew in 1900 for later people. Same like the famous Piltdown Man

David · 6th October 2017, 08:30 PM

It does seem from what i read that museums and archeologists are taking it rather seriously in Norway and do in fact consider it the real thing. At least none of the articles i have read suggest that it is a forgery.

I am going to add the words "Viking Sword" to the title to better attract the attention of other members.

Lee · 6th October 2017, 10:44 PM

Our 'local' variant of such a 19th century hoax was the Cardiff Giant. I have seen it and it is not at all convincing.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 7th October 2017, 01:57 AM

I think technology has advanced somewhat since 1869 however, I thought that was a fascinating story and well worth placing here... My point being that Norwegian Archaeology specialists are crediting this as genuine and presumably have run their special high tech tests to prove that~ thus are we not perhaps rather pre judging the issue ? My ex Mother in Law is 12 feet long!

Rick · 7th October 2017, 02:36 AM

Interesting about the differing ages of the blade and the cross guard.
I wonder if it might have been an heirloom incorporated with the newer blade for talismanic purposes.

This guy says it's real.

silberschatzimsee · 7th October 2017, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee

Our 'local' variant of such a 19th century hoax was the Cardiff Giant. I have seen it and it is not at all convincing.

Hahaha

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My point being that Norwegian Archaeology specialists are crediting this as genuine and presumably have run their special high tech tests to prove that

Piltdown Man fooled the specialists for 50 years

No like i mentioned i believe the previous owner got lost, died in some snowstorm and the sword was moved by ice and erosion to its last position.

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Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,267	Interesting about the differing ages of the blade and the cross guard. I wonder if it might have been an heirloom incorporated with the newer blade for talismanic purposes. This guy says it's real. Attached Images Last edited by Rick; 7th October 2017 at 03:16 AM.

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silberschatzimsee Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 90	Or it was a joke from the localpub crew in 1900 for later people. Same like the famous Piltdown Man

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David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,042	It does seem from what i read that museums and archeologists are taking it rather seriously in Norway and do in fact consider it the real thing. At least none of the articles i have read suggest that it is a forgery. I am going to add the words "Viking Sword" to the title to better attract the attention of other members.

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Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 896	Our 'local' variant of such a 19th century hoax was the Cardiff Giant. I have seen it and it is not at all convincing.

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Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	I think technology has advanced somewhat since 1869 however, I thought that was a fascinating story and well worth placing here... My point being that Norwegian Archaeology specialists are crediting this as genuine and presumably have run their special high tech tests to prove that~ thus are we not perhaps rather pre judging the issue ? My ex Mother in Law is 12 feet long!