Ⓦ AN ITALIAN INFANTRY BILL (RONCONE), SECOND QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY

with flat head formed with outwardly curved leading edge and terminal spike (repaired), struck on each face with three pairs of six-pointed marks, slender triangular rear spike, a pair of basal lugs, tapering rectangular socket and a single short strap, on a later haft

69.0 cm; 27 1/4 in head

Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)

Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection