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I was offered this one. Acquired in France. Had a look to Newmann's and other assorted publications and inferred this would be a French
halberd/partizan head. The socket was a poor replacement; i took it off right away. What do you guys say about this thing ? . |
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Fernando, this is an offhand observation only, the chiselwork decoration at the base of the head around where the tines are reminds me of the decorations i've seen on late 19th/early 20th century Afghan axeheads and spears.
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Not so offhand, Allan,
To tell you the truth, i was divided into posting this piece in the Ethno section or in here. The decoration also looks Eastern to me but, somehow, i was influenced by the (French looking ?) extensions and by the fact that it was acquired in France. Will copy this thread to the Ethno Forum. |
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Hi Fernando,
Possibly a South European Ronseur? My Regards, Norman. |
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The curly spikes are very thick. Is it cast? The thickness of the spikes makes me think "Victorian replica" or similar.
How large/heavy is it? |
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Thank you Norman
![]() Just about what i think it might be. Watch the example in Neumann's book. . |
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Thank you Timo
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I don't think this cast work ... or Victorian ! Besides, the decorations represent some later interference, as proposed by David, rather than proposed by Allan ![]() http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/newrep...ote=1&p=154918 |
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Hi,
I found the two in the book from Müller/Körting. First is called an italian one with the decoration, second also called a french halberd. Both from end of the 17 century best Dirk |
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Thank you so much for those precious pictures, Dirk.
Assuming i have a descendant of those early specimens, the problem now is guessing how late my variant is. Maybe the Islamic decoration probability is now less evident. |
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I will keep my eyes open. because i like polearms and lances best maybe i get once another clue
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