Lot 2652
A German halberd, circa 1590
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Long, quadrangular thrusting spike, the upper two centimetres broken off. Strongly curved axe blade with concave cutting edge, decorated with trefoil and quatrefoil keyhole piercings, light delamination on one side at the base. Curved raven's beak on the reverse. Angular socket with two shaft straps, rivets partially missing, partially backed with oxidised non-ferrous metal washers. Surfaces with rust patina, slightly pitted. Original shaft with rectangular cross-section, with marked signs of use in places. Length 244 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?