Musket-rest glaive
Culture
German
Date1600s
Mediumsteel and wood
Dimensions242 × 53 cm (95 1/4 × 20 7/8 in.), 3 lb, 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.144
DescriptionTall knife-like scythe blade reinforced at back, of flat section for half its length where it becomes lozenge section to point. Base of blade prolonged as very long langet on obverse & riveted to another langet on reverse, between 2 is sandwiched wooden circular section staff. Fitted to this below head is a right angled iron hook curving at its end. This was used to support a musket when firing. At base of langets is tongue & groove joint with a modern, overly long staff.ProvenanceEx-collection Meyrick, Riggs Metropolitan Museum of Art collection. Purchased by Museum at Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc.. (NYC) sale of October 24-26, 1956, sale no. 1701, lot no. 119. Paid $80 for lot which included HAM#s 3128.1-4. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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