{"product_id":"miniature-writhen-hilt-sword-letter-opener-royal-armouries-collection-replica","title":"Miniature Writhen Hilt Sword Letter Opener  - Royal Armouries Collection Replica","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-position: center; width: 100%; height: 100%; background-image: url('images\/companies\/1\/Desc-BG-Est-1415-Seal-Black.jpg'); background-repeat: no-repeat;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.royalarmouries.org\/object\/rac-object-104.html\"\u003eviewed online in our collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003eThis reproduction sword is part of the Royal Armouries Replica Collection. A specialist collection developed with, and \u003c\/span\u003eapproved 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\u003cspan class=\"htmltxt1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing so ornate in design, this replica sword is a brilliant gift for those interested in the artisanship of weaponry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper knife stands can be purchased separately. This mini sword letter openers is compatible with the following display stands;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.royalarmouries.org\/collections\/arms-and-armour-letter-openers\/products\/6-letter-opener-stand\" title=\"6 LETTER OPENER STAND\"\u003e6 Letter Opener Stand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.royalarmouries.org\/collections\/arms-and-armour-letter-openers\/products\/horizontal-mini-sword-letter-opener-stand\" title=\"HORIZONTAL MINI SWORD LETTER OPENER STAND\"\u003eHorizontal Letter Opener Stand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis item is a replica and has blunted edges for safety. This is not a toy and it is designed for display purposes only.  \u003cbr\u003eWe only sell replicas of this nature to those over 18 years of age. This product will be shipped on an age check service and identification must be shown at point of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Knight Shop International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16177690574914,"sku":"703163","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/8799\/9298\/files\/writhenhilt-letter-opener-crossguard.jpg?v=1790260118","url":"https:\/\/shop.royalarmouries.org\/products\/miniature-writhen-hilt-sword-letter-opener-royal-armouries-collection-replica","provider":"Royal Armouries Museum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}