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
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 30th Jul, 2020