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Auction archive: Lot number 1011

Etched 17th Century Halberd, Possibly Italian.

Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
12 Jun 2019 - 13 Jun 2019
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$1,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 1011

Etched 17th Century Halberd, Possibly Italian.

Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
12 Jun 2019 - 13 Jun 2019
Estimate
US$1,000 - US$1,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

Blade retaining good traces of early etching with a human figure holding what appears to be an axe. The crescentic blade measures 9 - 1/2", central spike 13 - 1/2", engraved fluke 3 - 3/4". CONDITION: Halberd retains what appears to be the original haft with brass star tack decorations and old museum tag. The fluke is struck with a makers mark. Halberd is probably Italian. Faceted pole with spike at base, appears to be the original. Overall length 93". A good early etched halberd. PROVENANCE: FORMER COLLECTION OF THE NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART. Purchased by the museum from French & Co., Inc., that came from Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, November 24 1939 as lot 118. Name Value Blade Length 9 - 1/2" Overall Length 93" Paperwork

Auction archive: Lot number 1011
Auction:
Datum:
12 Jun 2019 - 13 Jun 2019
Auction house:
Morphy Auctions
North Reading Road 2000
Denver PA 17517
United States
info@morphyauctions.com
+1 (0)877 968-8880
+1 (0)717 336-7115
Beschreibung:

Blade retaining good traces of early etching with a human figure holding what appears to be an axe. The crescentic blade measures 9 - 1/2", central spike 13 - 1/2", engraved fluke 3 - 3/4". CONDITION: Halberd retains what appears to be the original haft with brass star tack decorations and old museum tag. The fluke is struck with a makers mark. Halberd is probably Italian. Faceted pole with spike at base, appears to be the original. Overall length 93". A good early etched halberd. PROVENANCE: FORMER COLLECTION OF THE NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART. Purchased by the museum from French & Co., Inc., that came from Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, November 24 1939 as lot 118. Name Value Blade Length 9 - 1/2" Overall Length 93" Paperwork

Auction archive: Lot number 1011
Auction:
Datum:
12 Jun 2019 - 13 Jun 2019
Auction house:
Morphy Auctions
North Reading Road 2000
Denver PA 17517
United States
info@morphyauctions.com
+1 (0)877 968-8880
+1 (0)717 336-7115
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