Gareth Williams has been a curator at the British Museum since 1996

He cannot be without them when wielding his massive hammer

Runestone from Järvsta at Gävle in Gästrikland

Size: Adjustable regular fit

This design lessens both the weight of the axe

viking belt fittings silvered bronze TOOLS Gareth Williams has been aA well made set with a silvered bronze belt buckle and strap end that have been based on Viking Age findings from the 9th to 10th Centuries. They fit a belt that is 16 17 mm wide. The buckle is sewn to the belt, whilst the strap end is attached with rivets or sewn through the pre drilled holes. Material: Silver plated bronze Size of buckle: 45 x 30 mm Size of strap end: 55 x 16 Fits a belt that is 16 17 mm wide