Halberd
Culture
European
Date1800s, in the style of the 1400s
Mediumsteel and wood
Dimensions211 cm (83 1/16 in.), 4 lb, 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsBears Vienna and oak-leaf stamps on left side of blade (see digital file).
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.180
DescriptionBlade is 30.5 cm long.ProvenanceBurghard Steiner (Riverdale-on-Hudson, NY)Purchased by John W. Higgins on January 26, 1927 from sale at Walpole Galleries (NY), their #44. Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 2204
Bavarian
about 1670, altered 1762
