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5th October 2010, 03:16 PM
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The name of that device is "ZWINGE".
You may as well check if the blade is sharp(ened) and the back beak has its point reinforced; that would be a sign of age and an added value, meaning the halberd was meant for business. Pictures will be greatly appreciated. |
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5th October 2010, 04:36 PM
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Thank you so much, 'Nando,
For adding the original German term Zwinge - obviously your German is better than mine, and so is your Bavarian dialect!    Best, Michl |
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5th October 2010, 06:33 PM
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Length with langets 125cm.
Length w/out langets 80 cm. From looking at my books and auction catalogs - South German or Austrian, ca.1600. |
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5th October 2010, 06:47 PM
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No maker's mark?
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5th October 2010, 07:15 PM
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Dating correct but no marks at all.
These are simple ornaments only, based on Late Gothic and Early Renaissance trefoil and quadrifoil decorative elements, and heavily stylized by 1600. The haft should be of ash or oak. Best, Michael |
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5th October 2010, 07:32 PM
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Right, no markings.
How long of a haft would be average for these? I've seen up to 2.5 meters, perhaps more. |
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5th October 2010, 08:31 PM
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Relatively exactly 280-290 cm for 1600, with laterally incised lines along the four edges.
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