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Pike
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Pike

Dateprobably 1600s
Mediumiron, wood
Dimensions452.1 cm (178 in.)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.272
Description1" dia. at butt; swelling to 1 1/8" at 3"; max is 1 13/32 at 6' from the butt; dia at base of langets is 1 1/8"; at tip of langets 1", tapering to 7/8" at socket; head is 5 1/8" long; langets 26".
ProvenanceThe pike was purchased from Stuart Mowbray on January 8, 2008; ultimate source was Greg Walter (antiqueweaponstore.com). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Swiss
probably 1600s
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French
1270–1350
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William Jasper
1763–1786
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German
about 1600–1625
Warhammer
about 1680
Mace
Northern Indian
late 1700s-early 1800s
Side B
Swiss
1600s
Side A
Swiss
1600–1650