Lot 2639
A heavy German fighting halberd, beginning of the 16th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Robust, quadrangular spike, with a flower mark struck on the right side of the flat base. Slightly waisted axe blade below with straight blade, decorated centrally with five circular piercings. Strongly downturned double fluke on both sides, with a flower mark on the left side. Angular socket with two langets, the left one broken (missing). Surfaces cleaned, pitted. Professionally restored, blackened shaft with slight chamfering. Length 240 cm.Provenance: From a Vienna private collection.
Condition: II - Questions about the lot?