27th Jun, 2012 10:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 217
 

217

RARE SWISS LUCERNE HAMMER

RARE SWISS LUCERNE HAMMER, SECOND HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY with long tapering central spike of diamond section, moulded at the base and cut with a slender panel of nodules at the base, the head formed of four flaring spikes, stout down-turned rear spike, a pair of pyramidal side lugs, and a pair of long straps, on a wooden haft 50cm; 19 3/4in head

Sold for £1,000


 
RARE SWISS LUCERNE HAMMER, SECOND HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY with long tapering central spike of diamond section, moulded at the base and cut with a slender panel of nodules at the base, the head formed of four flaring spikes, stout down-turned rear spike, a pair of pyramidal side lugs, and a pair of long straps, on a wooden haft 50cm; 19 3/4in head