181 |
A STYRIAN HALBERD, LAST QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY with broad leaf-shaped central blade formed with a medial ridge on each side, small curved axe-blade formed with a short lug at the top and the bottom, triangular rear spike stamped with a mark on one side and with an up-turned lug at the top, faceted socket, and a pair of short straps (small delaminations and cracks), on a later wooden haft 51.5cm; 20 1/4in head The mark is probably that of Peter Shreckeisen of Waldneukirchen, Steyr. Another halberd by this maker is preserved in the Landeszeughuas, Graz, inv. nr. St 400. See P. Krenn 1997, pp.50-51. £300-400 | Nil |
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550 |
| 182 | A NORTH EUROPEAN HALBERD, 17TH CENTURY, DUTCH OR GERMAN with long tapering central spike, v-shaped axe-blade pierced with three slipped circles, shaped rear fluke pierced en suite, formed with an up-turned spike at the top and stamped with a mark, perhaps the town arms of Amsterdam, on one side, and a pair of long straps, on a later studded elm haft 118.5cm; 46 3/4in head £500-700 | Nil |
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500 |
| 183 | A SWISS HALBERD BY BALTHASAR ERHARDT, ZURICH, CIRCA 1606-36 with central spike of diamond section stamped with the maker's mark at the base, slightly curved near rectangular axe-blade, triangular rear fluke, and a pair of long straps, on an early wooden haft fitted with an additional pair of straps and impressed with the letters 'CFH' on each side 84.5cm; 33 1/4in head Balthasar Erhardt made a number of halberds for the Zurich Zeughaus during the period 1606-36. See J. A. Meier 1982, pp. 223-250, ill. 8. £1000-1500 | Nil |
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1000 |
| 184 | A RARE PARTISAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY GERMAN with tapering central blade formed with a pronounced medial ridge, a pair of flat up-turned crescentic basal lugs and retaining traces of etching including a figure in contemporary dress on each side, tapering faceted socket and a pair of straps, on an early wooden haft finely carved with scale pattern within a trellis framework of foliage, and with conventional foliage top and bottom (minor chips) 88.5cm; 34 7/8in head Partisans with carved hafts are notably rare. £800-1000 | Nil |
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800 |
| 185 | A RARE FRENCH PARTISAN FOR THE GUARD OF ARCHERS OF THE TRIBUNAL OF MARSHALS, EARLY 18TH CENTURY with broad central blade formed with a medial ridge, reinforced at the tip and formed with a pair of up-turned crescentic lugs at the base, moulded neck, tapering socket, and a pair of short straps, the head decorated on each side with an elaborate trophy-of-arms at the base including a marshal's baton and a sword, centring on a vacant escutcheon enclosed by the collar of the order of St Michel, all on a blued panel (areas of pitting, the bluing largely oxidised), on its original wooden haft (light worm), complete with its silk tassel 57cm; 22 1/2in head The central escutcheon was previously fill with the crowned Royal Arms and a sun-in-splendour, the personal device of Louis XIV, probably erased during the French Revolution. Another example from this group, formerly in the collection of Jeanne et Robert-Jean Charles, was sold Ader Tajan, Paris, 9th December 1993, lot 299. £700-900 | Nil |
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700 |
| 186 | A RARE PARTISAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY PROBABLY GERMAN with broad central blade formed with a pair of long shallow central grooves on each side, the base with a pair of shaped up-turned lugs, faceted socket with moulded neck, and a pair of long straps, on an early wooden haft finely carved with bold notched chequering arranged in four broad panels over almost it entire length 69.8cm; 27 1/2in head £600-800 | Nil |
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600 |
| 187 | A NORTH EUROPEAN HALBERD, 17TH CENTURY, DUTCH OR GERMAN with long tapering central spike, v-shaped axe-blade pierced with three slipped circles, shaped rear fluke pierced en suite, formed with an up-turned spike at the top and stamped with a mark on one side, and a pair of long straps, on a later wooden haft 97.2cm; 38 1/4in head £500-700 | Nil |
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650 |
| 188 | A GERMAN HALBERD, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY with tapering central spike of diamond section formed with a pair of very small basal lugs, acutely pointed crescentic head formed with an additional pronounced spike at the top and the bottom, rear spike formed en suite and stamped with a mark, four hearts arranged in a circle, tapering faceted socket, and a pair of straps, on a later wooden haft 60cm; 23 5/8in head This halberd is clearly from the same group as lot number as lot 115 number in this sale. Two others, formerly in the armoury of the Dukes of Brunswick, were included in Sotheby's sale of the Works of Art from the Royal House of Hanover, 2005 lots 254 and 255. £800-1000 | Nil |
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800 |
| 189 | A HALBERD, POSSIBLY LATE 17TH/18TH CENTURY with tapering central spike waisted at the base, crescentic axe-blade pierced with three holes and formed with a pair of lugs at the rear, flat down-curved rear spike pierced with a single hole and with an additional pair of lugs, conical socket, and a pair of long straps, on a wooden haft 82.2cm; 32 1/4in head £300-400 | Nil |
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600 |
| 190 | ANOTHER, SIMILAR with tapering central spike waisted at the base, crescentic axe-blade pierced with three holes and formed with a pair of lugs at the rear, flat down-curved rear spike pierced with a single hole and with an additional pair of lugs, conical socket, and a pair of long straps, on a wooden haft 82.2cm; 32 1/4in head £400-500 | Nil |
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600 |
| 191 | AN ITALIAN PARTISAN, MID-17TH CENTURY with broad leaf-shaped central blade of flattened-diamond section, formed with a pair of short up-turned basal lugs and a pair of notches, conical socket, and a pair of long straps, decorated on each side of the head with pointilée work, foliage and a central rondel (worn), on a later wooden haft 89cm; 35in head The pointilée work is reminiscent of a group of hafted weapons associated with the guard of Henry VIII. See G. M. Wilson 1985 pp.15-20. £900-1200 | Nil |
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| 192 | A GERMAN HALBERD, EARLY 17TH CENTURY AND ANOTHER, 18TH/19TH CENTURY the first with tapering central spike, pierced crescentic axe-blade, rear spike, and a pair of straps (pitted, losses), on a later wooden haft; the second stamped with a mark at the base (pitted); and a socket bayonet (pitted), on a wooden haft the first: 87cm; 34 1/4in head (3) £100-150 | Nil |
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| 193 | A PARTISAN, LATE 17TH/18TH CENTURY with broad leaf-shaped blade formed with a pair of short up-turned crescentic basal lugs, and moulded tapering socket, on a later studded wooden haft 42cm; 16 1/2in head £250-350 | Nil |
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| 194 | DOUBLE DAGGER A MUSKET REST, 17TH CENTURY with steel head of characteristic form, tapering moulded neck, wooden haft (perhaps the original), and moulded steel shoe 12cm; 4 3/4in head £180-220 | 5% |
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650 |
| 195 | A GERMAN HALBERD, CIRCA 1730, POSSIBLY SAXON with leaf-shaped central blade, crescentic axe-blade, broad rear fluke, tapering socket, and a pair of long straps (the socket and straps probably a working replacement), on an early wooden haft 84cm; 33in head £400-500 | Nil |
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400 |
| 196 | AN AXE, 18TH CENTURY formed of a goosewing-shaped blade stamped with a series of decorative marks and initials on one side, rectangular rear pean, and short tapering socket (areas of pitting) 51.5cm; 20 1/4in head £250-300 | Nil |
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420 |
| 197 | AN AXE, 18TH CENTURY formed of a goosewing-shaped blade stamped with a series of decorative stars, crescents and the initials IZ on one side, rectangular rear pean, and short tapering socket (areas of pitting) 48cm; 18 7/8in head £250-300 | Nil |
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200 |
| 198 | AN AXE, 18TH CENTURY formed of a goosewing-shaped blade stamped with a series of decorative stars and crescents, rectangular rear pean, and short tapering socket (areas of pitting) 37.8cm; 14 3/4in head £250-300 | Nil |
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| 199 | AN AXE, 18TH CENTURY formed of a slightly curved blade stamped with a series of decorative pellets, crescents and lines, rectangular rear pean, and short tapering socket (areas of pitting) 28.5cm; 11 1/8in head £250-300 | Nil |
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200 |
| 200 | AN AXE, 18TH CENTURY formed of a canted slightly curved blade stamped with a series of decorative stars and crescents one side, rectangular rear pean, and short socket (areas of pitting) 36.5cm; 14 3/8in head £250-300 | Nil |
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400 |
| 201 | AN AXE, 18TH CENTURY formed of a goosewing-shaped blade stamped with a series of decorative stars, crescents and lines on one side, rectangular rear pean, and short tapering socket (chipped, areas of pitting) 40cm; 14 3/4in head £250-300 | Nil |
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190 |
| 202 | A GEORGE II STATE PARTISAN OF THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD, CIRCA 1820-30 with tapering central blade of flattened diamond-section, the base of broad crescentic form incorporating two pairs of short straight ribbon-like lugs, moulded socket large pierced collar, the head engraved 'GR2', and a pair of straps, on an early wooden haft with iron shoe (the steel parts pitted, haft extensively wormed, the lower portion replaced) 69.8cm; 27 1/2in head A number of State Partisans decorated with the cyphers of King George IV and Queen Victoria are preserved in the Royal Armouries, Leeds. They were re-used and decorated as each monarch changed, making the present example a rare survivor. See C.J. Foulkes 1915, pp.229-230, nos. 347-370. £400-600 | Nil |
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| 203 | AN AXE, EARLY 16TH CENTURY, PROBABLY GERMAN with small crescentic blade stamped with a series of triangular marks at the base, and inlaid with three panels of brass on each side (two missing), and faceted socket incised with lines and inlaid with a further brass panel 11.5cm; 4 1/2in head £300-400 | Nil |
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450 |
| 204 | A FIGHTING AXE, EARLY 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ITALIAN with tapering leaf-shaped central blade moulded at the base, slightly curved axe-blade stamped with two sickle-like marks on each side, stout rear spike of diamond section, and a pair of straps, on a later wooden haft 45.7cm; 18in head £1000-1200 | Nil |
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800 |
| 205 | AN EAST EUROPEAN MACE, 17TH CENTURY formed entirely of steel, with spherical head formed of six near semi-circular flanges and with a button finial at the top, cylindrical haft formed with a raised collar beneath the head and pierced for a thong, the grip decorated with spiralling linear ornament and with plain domed finial at the bottom (heavily pitted throughout) 55.1cm; 21 3/4in £1000-1400 | Nil |
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| 206 | A GERMAN MACE, MID-16TH CENTURY formed entirely of steel, with head of six shaped flanges, each reinforced in the centre, cylindrical haft pierced for a thong, spirally moulded grip with a raised collar top and bottom, and formed with a tapering finial at the base (pitted throughout) 61.2cm; 24 1/8in £1200-1800 | Nil |
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1500 |
| 207 | A RARE GOTHIC POLE-AXE, LAST QUARTER OF THE 15TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY ENGLISH with tapering central spike of rectangular section, slightly curved axe-blade, incised with pairs of lines along the back edges, pierced with three rondels at the top and bottom, a circular arrangement of rondels in the centre, retaining some original brass inlay, robust rear spike, the head retained by a saddle bracket pierced by a transverse bolt retaining further brass inlays on one side, a pair of short straps, on a later wooden haft (the head pitted, small chips) 28cm; 11in head An axe of closely related form found at Newbury is illustrated in G. F. Laking 2000, vol. 3 p. 98. £2500-3500 | Nil |
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2500 |
| 208 | AN EAST EUROPEAN WAR HAMMER, 17TH CENTURY with steel head formed of eight pierced shaped flanges, moulded slightly down-curved tapering rear spike, fluted neck, tapering tubular haft retaining an early leather covering over cord, and modern leather thong 68cm; 26 3/4in £1000-1200 | Nil |
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4800 |
| 209 | A BRONZE SHORTSWORD, CIRCA 1100-800 B. C. in excavated condition, cast in one piece, with double-edged blade formed with a long medial ridge (one edge extensively chipped), slightly flared towards the base and cut with short recesses at the sides, wide flat tang pierced with holes for attaching a grip, and in largely untouched patinated condition throughout 70cm; 27 5/8in blade £300-400 | Nil |
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650 |
| 210 | A RARE DAGGER, 14TH CENTURY, PROBABLY SWISS in excavated condition, with tapering blade double-edged over its upper three quarters, stamped with a mark, the letter 'O' twice conjoined, on one side, rectangular single-edged ricasso (expertly repaired), the tang retaining a shoulder on one side, with flattened pointed globular terminal and pierced with nine holes for retaining a grip 40.5cm; 16in An almost identical dagger is preserved in the Landesmuseum Zurich. See H.Schneider, 1980 p. 206 n. 376 . £600-800 | Nil |
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