Halberd
Date1625–1650
Mediumsteel, brass and wood with textiles
Dimensions271.8 × 91.4 cm (107 × 36 in.), 6 lb, 12 oz. (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.223
DescriptionIron. Tall quadrangular thrusting spike having pierced knop at base & flattened below. Flat, pierced fluke obliquely downturned & drawn into decorative cusps above & below. Large crescentic axe blade pierced & cusped as fluke. Flattened socket with langets, front & rear & closed at sides by another set, all of which are secured by iron square ring. Decoratively carved wooden staff of oblong section studded with brass tacks overall & covered from base of langets over rest of length with coarse red cloth. Red tassel at base of head.
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on April 17 1928 from Liberty & Co. Ltd., London, England, their #4 and 8318. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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1625–1650
