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319 | Bruns: &Luneb:”, and year cypher “1718”, the other side with crowned cypher “AW” above motto “Parta Tueri” and repeat- ed year cypher “1718”. Sturdy socket segmented by girdles, with two long side straps, one inscribed “N36”. Original frin­ ges in blue and yellow, original fluted haft with iron shoe. Length 257 cm. Impressive polearm from the Baroque era. August Wilhelm of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg and in 1714 became Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. He was known for his extravagant and, above all, expensive lifestyle. In 1700 the famous Lise- lotte von der Pfalz (Princess Elisabeth Charlotte) described him as an (tr.) “unsightly darling” who was (tr.) “dreadfully debauched”. 275466 I - II € 4.500 Lot 127