Pike
Culture
Swiss
, from the Luzern Arsenal
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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