Lot 2645
An Italian spetum, 16th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Long, tapering rhombic thrusting blade, the base with upward-swept parrying lugs of lenticular cross-section on both sides. Surfaces pitted. Transitioning into a polygonal socket with two langets. Socket re-set at the centre. Original ash shaft of round, fluted cross-section. Small chip on one side, collector's plaque in brass in the lower third. Length 248.5 cm.Provenance: From a Vienna private collection.
Condition: II - Questions about the lot?