AUCTION 43: ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR

A RARE SWISS HAND-FORGED HALBERD, 16TH CENTURY

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Start price: $900

Estimated price: $1,200 - $1,500

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A hand-forged halberd from 16th century Switzerland with a decorative head. The axe head is crescent shaped and has decorative protrusions. The fluke is downturned and has a vertical spike on top. Both have holes cut out, presumably both for decoration and weight reduction. There is a very long pyramidal top spike. One of the langets is separating from the haft. The haft has been cut short.

L: 54 1/4 in., (137.5 cm.) excluding pole.

Condition: Good condition overall, especially for its age. There is some surface staining throughout and one of the langets is separating from the haft. The haft was cut short.