For a similar example of this form with pierced daggers and diamonds, see plate 30 on page 35 of "American Polearms" by Rodney Hilton Brown. The iron head measures about 16 - 3/8" in height with 2 - 1/2" remaining of the original iron straps. Measures 9 - 7/8" in length. Crescent blade measures 8 - 3/4". Of classic early 18th century New England form with pierced circles, S-shapes, crescent moons, diamonds, and the initials "S C" for the owner or maker. Vase and ring turning towards straps. CONDITION: Retains a very heavy dark patina, scattered areas of heavy corrosion throughout. A very rare and desirable form of an early American halberd. Complete with a letter from Norm Flayderman in regards to the provenance. DMG Name Value Blade Length 8 - 3/4" Overall Length 19" Paperwork Letters
For a similar example of this form with pierced daggers and diamonds, see plate 30 on page 35 of "American Polearms" by Rodney Hilton Brown. The iron head measures about 16 - 3/8" in height with 2 - 1/2" remaining of the original iron straps. Measures 9 - 7/8" in length. Crescent blade measures 8 - 3/4". Of classic early 18th century New England form with pierced circles, S-shapes, crescent moons, diamonds, and the initials "S C" for the owner or maker. Vase and ring turning towards straps. CONDITION: Retains a very heavy dark patina, scattered areas of heavy corrosion throughout. A very rare and desirable form of an early American halberd. Complete with a letter from Norm Flayderman in regards to the provenance. DMG Name Value Blade Length 8 - 3/4" Overall Length 19" Paperwork Letters
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