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Lot 2631
A South German halberd, end of 15th century A South German halberd, end of 15th century A South German halberd, end of 15th century A South German halberd, end of 15th century A South German halberd, end of 15th century A South German halberd, end of 15th century A South German halberd, end of 15th century
A South German halberd, end of 15th century
A South German halberd, end of 15th century
A South German halberd, end of 15th century
A South German halberd, end of 15th century
A South German halberd, end of 15th century
A South German halberd, end of 15th century
A South German halberd, end of 15th century

Lot 2631

A South German halberd, end of 15th century

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

Starting Price € 2,500

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 11 hours left

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Description

Heavy, crescent-shaped axe blade transitioning into a sturdy, elongated head drawn far upward, with several circular piercings and three maker's marks on both sides at the base. Quadrangular socket with a sturdy, octagonal driving spike on the reverse. Two long langets terminating in twisted finials. Original stock, partially with worm damage. Length 228 cm. Rare, early halberd type evidenced by numerous pictorial sources of the late 15th century. Only very few examples have survived worldwide. Rare!

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.

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