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Finial
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Finial

Culture
Date1800s
Mediumiron
Dimensions8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1038.2
DescriptionIron. Quadrangular section; tapering to point. Opposite end is balustered with portion of circular section screw for attachment to finial base.
ProvenanceCollection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
One of Pair of Wheel-Lock Holster Pistols
One of Pair of Wheel-Lock Holster Pistols
Master H.W.
about 1650
One of Pair of Wheel-Lock Holster Pistols
One of Pair of Wheel-Lock Holster Pistols
Master H.W.
about 1650
Shishak
Shishak
Russian
1550–1600
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
Buckler with "Dark" Lantern
Italian
1550–1600
Conservation Status: Before Treatment
Ceremonial Double-Bladed Axe (tabar)
Persian
1800s
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
Spear
Persian
1800s
Flintlock Pistol
Flintlock Pistol
late 1700s-early 1800s
Image Not Available for Left Tasset
Left Tasset
Michel Witz the Younger
about 1530
Image Not Available for Right Tasset
Right Tasset
Michel Witz the Younger
about 1530
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
Ahlspiess ("awl-spear")
Austrian
about 1500
Conservation Status: After Treatment
Breastplate for Heavy Cavalry Use, decorated with etched bands and borders
Michel Witz the Younger
1530s
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
Bill
Northern Italian
1550–1600