PARTISAN

French or Italian, 2nd half of the 17th century.
Long, broad, tapered blade with a central ridge. The blade has a symmetrically engraved decoration towards the base. Long conical round socket, screwed on both sides. Two screwed langets, and round shaft, significantly restored.
L 231 cm.

Beautiful showpiece. Cf. Boccia/Godoy: Museo Poldi Pezzoli I, p. 341, no. 463, simple versions. Auction Fischer-Lucerne, 16/18 June 1994, Lot No. 8303.