Description: ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ARE A GOOD INVESTMENT. THEY PROVIDE GREAT PLEASURE WHILE GROWING IN VALUE! WE WELCOME YOU TO CLASSICLITERATI AUCTIONS PRESENTING AN EXTREMELY RARE, UNUSUAL AND QUITE COMPELLING HISTORIC ANTIQUE Circa 1880’s RITUAL SWORD USED BY THE MYSTERIOUS DRUIDS! MYSTICAL, ESOTERIC, METAPHYSICAL OCCULT SYMBOLS! THE PRIDE OF EVERY MEDIEVAL MYTSIC AND SHAMAN! A SUPER-SCARCE HISTORIC SECRET SOCIETY GEM! RICH WITH MOST PROFOUND AND MYSTICAL SYMBOLS! MYSTERIOUS DRUIDISM! A TRULY SYMBOLIC SWORD! NOT MANY OF THESE SWORDS WERE EVER MADE! THE DRUIDS, DECENDED FROM THE ANCIENT CELTS! The Mysterious Druids were the Priestly Class of Celts. It is claimed that their history is shrouded in mystery. Although often thought to be related to Freemasonry, Druidism originates from Celtic and Gaulish culture. They were first mentioned in the 2nd century BC. Considered a Shamanic religion, Druidism involves the spirit world and believes in using holistic medicines. Their detractors accuse them of practicing Fortune Telling and having driven people to insanity. The legendary Magician Merlin was an inspiration. Druids supposedly follow Merlin’s Seven Precepts as their guide in morals and virtue.This information comes from historic references. In America, the Druids first organized in New York City and eventually spread to other states. GLOWING SUN OF ENLIGHTENMENT! DYNAMIC BEAMS! SKULL AND CROSSED SWORDS! HUMAN MORTALITY! THE DRUIDS ARE SAID TO ORIGINATE IN 2nd CENTURY BC! THE SCABBARD HAS FASCINATING ICONOGRAPHY! PROFOUND, ARTISTIC IMAGES THAT MAKE ONE THINK! A LEGENDARY CELTIC LYRE! ALTAR! BURNING FLAME! RADIANT SUN WITHIN MYSTICAL TRIANGLE! DECORATIVE ABSTRACTED DESIGNS ON BOTTOM! DRUIDS WERE INSPIRED BY MERLIN THE MAGICIAN! GOLDEN-BRASS MEDIEVAL KNIGHT AT THE TOP! THE SOLID BLADE IS KEPT ALL NAKED AND PURE! NO NAMES, INSCRIPTIONS OR ETCHINGS! RITUALS ONLY! EVERYTHING HERE POINTS TO THE RIGHT DIRECTION! IT WILL CAPTURE & HOLD PEOPLE'S ATTENTION! INTRIGUING LEGACY! SOLID, CLASSIC & INSPIRATIONAL! A GENUINE RELIC OF WELL OVER 100 YEARS OF AGE! A GREAT COLLECTING OPPORTUNITY FREE SHIPPING TO USA! FOREIGN BIDDERS INQUIRE ABOUT COSTS! Visit Our Classicliterati Auctions Each Week For... Fascinating, Historic & Unique Collectible Treasures! Regarded by Collectors Worldwide as the Leading Specialist in Masonic, Knights Templar, Odd Fellows, Fraternal and other Secret Society Antiques & Collectibles! We also Feature Many Other Fascinating Collectibles from Throughout the World! KEEP CHECKING OUR CLASSICLITERATI AUCTIONS! We Treat You Like Royalty!!! Presenting an Outstanding, Original and Extremely Rare Historic Antique circa 1880’s Ritual Sword from the United Ancient Order of Druids. All Seeing Eye, Glowing Sun, Skull and Bones, Celtic Lyre Harp, Crossed Swords, Altar with Burning Flame, Beams of Light and Mystical Triangles, these symbols all appear on this sword. Made of brass and steel with a wood grip, this is a unique piece. The blade is completely naked. The Mysterious Druids were the Priestly Class of Celts. It is claimed that their history is shrouded in mystery. Although often thought to be related to Freemasonry, Druidism originates from Celtic and Gaulish culture. They were first mentioned in the 2nd century BC. Considered a Shamanic religion, Druidism involves the spirit world and believes in using holistic medicines. Their detractors accuse them of practicing Fortune Telling and having driven people to insanity. The legendary Magician Merlin was an inspiration. Druids supposedly follow Merlin’s Seven Precepts as their guide in morals and virtue.This information comes from historic references. In America, the Druids first organized in New York City in 1839 and eventually spread to other states. The Sword is in very good vintage condition with only some normal expected minor wear. No problems. The small chain is from a later date. The Sword in scabbard measures approximately 34 inches. Sword alone is around 33 inches. Blade is about 26 ¼ inches. AN EXTREMELY RARE, UNUSUAL AND QUITE COMPELLING HISTORIC ANTIQUE Circa 1880’s RITUAL SWORD USED BY THE MYSTERIOUS DRUIDS! MYSTICAL, ESOTERIC, METAPHYSICAL OCCULT SYMBOLS! No makers name. This Sword ranks super high in quality. As excellent as the finest swords made by “The Ames Sword Company", “M. C. Lilley & Co”, “Pettibone Brothers” and “Horstmann of Philadelphia”. We regularly feature extremely attractive and also very rare, top quality antiques including among the finest in Fraternal and Masonic Swords and Historic Relics as well as many other fascinating items. Among our clients are Museums and Archives as well as many collectors the world over. Please keep checking our Classicliterati auctions. We try to describe items as best as possible. Please ask all questions before bidding. FREE SHIPPING IN USA. Payment is expected within 5 days of auction close. 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End Time: 2024-12-22T02:44:06.000Z
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