30th Jul, 2020 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 137
 

137

Property from a Central European Collection A HALBERD, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY

Property from a Central European Collection A HALBERD, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ITALIAN with central spike of diamond section stamped with two marks and lightly engraved at the base, engraved crescentic axe-blade pierced with shaped holes and formed with a pair of lugs shaped as bird heads (a pair of spikes missing from the sides), engraved rear spike pierced en suite and formed with a reinforced tip, engraved socket, a pair of long plain straps, on an early chip carved wooden haft 95.5cm; 37 5/8 in head Provenance Sold in this room 7th December 2006, lot 229

Sold for £1,300


 

Property from a Central European Collection A HALBERD, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ITALIAN with central spike of diamond section stamped with two marks and lightly engraved at the base, engraved crescentic axe-blade pierced with shaped holes and formed with a pair of lugs shaped as bird heads (a pair of spikes missing from the sides), engraved rear spike pierced en suite and formed with a reinforced tip, engraved socket, a pair of long plain straps, on an early chip carved wooden haft 95.5cm; 37 5/8 in head Provenance Sold in this room 7th December 2006, lot 229