Ⓦ A GERMAN HALBERD, LAST QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY AND ANOTHER, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

Ⓦ A GERMAN HALBERD, LAST QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY AND ANOTHER, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

the first with tapering terminal spike, axe-blade pierced with three groups of holes arranged in groups of three, rear spike, and a pair of straps (losses), on a portion of a wooden haft (wormed); the second with leaf-shaped terminal blade (loose), broad axe-blade, moulded socket and a pair of straps, on a portion of its original haft

the first: 72.2 cm; 28 3/8 in head

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Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)

Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection