Lot 2655

A South German flail, 16th/17th century

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

Starting Price € 1,200

Countdown for bids : 33 days and 0 hours left

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Description

Sturdy thrusting blade of diamond section. Hexagonal wooden striking head with wrought iron reinforcing ring (loose). Fifteen iron spikes around the circumference. Long shaft transitioning to a round section, marked “i.E.” on one side, slightly sun-bleached on one side. Length 220 cm. A typical weapon of the Peasants' Wars, still found in numerous arsenals as armament for civic militias well into the 18th century.

Provenance: From a Vienna private collection.

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.