Lot 2630
A German late Gothic halberd, late 15th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Short, sturdy thrusting point with a medial ridge on both sides. Heavy blade with a slightly oblique edge. Sturdy fluke, a smith's brand struck on one side at the lower end. Angular, slightly curved socket with two broad side straps. Rectangular ash wood shaft. Length 210 cm. For the brand also see: Auction at Koller in Zurich, 19 May 1933, significant Waffensammlungen aus Fürstlichem Besitz, lot 48.Provenance: From a Vienna private collection. Auction at Sotheby's, New York, 01/1997, lot 385.
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