Lot 2656
A short South German flail with a cylindrical head, 16th/17th century.
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Robust quadrangular thrusting spike. Round wooden cylindrical head with two wrought iron reinforcing rings (one ring with minor repair) and an iron cover plate riveted at the top. Nine iron striking spikes arranged around the circumference (one spike with missing head). Probably added round shaft with three long shaft springs, two springs terminating in crescent form at the end and folded at right angles, probably mounted in reverse. One shaft spring in two parts. Length 96 cm.Provenance: From a Vienna private collection.
Condition: II - Questions about the lot?