Miniature Writhern hilt sword letter opener — Royal Armouries collection

£35

This letter opener that is part of the Royal Armouries mini replica collection, is a total of cm in length and is a magnificently accurate mini replica of the 'Writhen' Hilt sword from the Collection here at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
This hand-and-a-half sword is of German origin, dated circa 1480. It features a gilt-bronze pommel and cross-guard which appears as three twisted rods. The original wooden grip has been well preserved, a rarity for a medieval sword, and is carved to resemble a writhen stave bearing a gilt-bronze collar at its centre. The original sword can be viewed online in our collection.

This reproduction sword is part of the Royal Armouries Replica Collection. A specialist collection developed with, and approved by, our expert curators at every stage of the design process. This unique and unusual sword is the closest you will get to owning the real thing. The attention to detail given to this replica, from its initial design to its final production, is extraordinary. Purchasing this replica from the Royal Armouries Shop will ensure that swords, just like the Writhen Hilt, continue to be conserved, understood and remain accessible to the public.

Being so ornate in design, this replica sword is a brilliant gift for those interested in the artisanship of weaponry.

Paper knife stands can be purchased separately. This mini sword letter openers is compatible with the following display stands;

Age Restrictions: 18+

Brand: Royal Armouries

Genre: Tudor

Material: Stainless Steel

Packaging: Boxed

Packaging Dimensions: Approx. 36cm x 11.5cm x 2cm

Christmas 2024

Last order dates for Christmas delivery. Orders placed after these dates aren't guaranteed to arrive before Christmas.
 SERVICE LAST ORDER DATE
UK Standard 16th December 2024
UK Express 18th December 2024

The museum will be closed on 24th, 25th and 26th December. Orders placed from 23rd December onwards may not be processed until 27th December. Our UK Express shipping services will not be available from 20th December 2024 until 6th January 2025.

Shipping

We process orders daily, Monday to Friday.

Collect instore (Leeds Museum)
Collect within 7 days
FREE
UK Standard - 3-5 Working Days £3.95
FREE on orders over £60
UK Express - 1-2 Working Days

£5.95
UK Express - 1-2 Working Days - AGE CHECK For full-size replicas (Swords, Gimli's Axe, Gandalf Staff) £14.50
International Shipping costs will be calculated at checkout based on destination and weight.

Please ensure that someone is available at the delivery address to receive your order. Any undelivered or uncollected parcels will be returned to sender. We will automatically issue a refund for all products once they have been received back at the museum, however, shipping is non-refundable.

Age Check - 18+

All sales of replicas and alcohol require age verification. You will be asked for proof of age at point of delivery.

Collect in store

  • Collections can be made from the shop at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds during opening hours.
  • You will be notified via email once your order is ready for collection.
  • Once you receive this notification, we will hold your order for 30 days.
  • Please bring your order confirmation and ID that matches the name on the order.
  • Limited short stay, road-side parking is available on Clarence Road or Citipark operate the nearby Leeds Dock multi-storey car park. Please note that parking charges may apply.

International Shipping

The estimated delivery time for Europe, USA and Canada is 7-10 working days and 10-14 working days for rest of the world, however this is not guaranteed. 

Please note that some products are not available to ship outside of the UK. A full list can be found on the Restricted Items page. Orders placed with a non-UK delivery address that include a restricted item may be subject to cancellation and a refund will be issued. If you are unsure, please contact us before ordering.

Please be advised that you are responsible for any import duty that may be charged on delivery of your order. If you are unsure, we advise you to check with your own customs and excise department before placing an order.

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