Auctions Imperial 2017 Arms & Armor November

AN EASTERN EUROPEAN HALBERD HEAD

This auction ended on November 26, 2017.

Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $300

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $700

Description

Likely a Croatian interpretation of the voulge, with robust, offset socket, struck with sickle marks throughout together with series of points, and a pair of maker’s marks reading, AH(?)
together with a smaller mark, the lower edge scalloped, with chisel edge retaining much original sharpness. 17th century. Obverse pitted, reverse corroded. 60.5cm Condition IV