Lot 2629

A south German halberd, End of 15th century

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 3,500

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 11 hours left

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Description

Heavy, crescent-shaped axe blade merging into a robust, quadrangular head, with a cross-shaped and several circular piercings, and two deeply struck maker's marks on the left side. Quadrangular socket with a robust, octagonal rear spike. Two long langets tapering into narrow terminals. Rivets backed with finely cut brass washers, partially replaced. Original, octagonal shaft, lower third replaced. Length 208 cm. A similar example with identical brands illustrated in: Müller/Kölling, Europäische Hieb- und Stichwaffen, p. 186, no. 90.

Provenance: From a private collection in Vienna.

Condition: II Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.