Antique halberd, pierced head, ex Parke-Bernet, Possibly 17th/18th c., probably Swiss or German, iron head with pierced design, angled blade, extra long point, hook stamped with small cross in a circle, 34"l x 10.5"w (head), 95.5"l (overall)

Provenance: A Private Collection: Forest Hills, NY; Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 1943, Sale 508, lot 209

Fair, the head support bracket split at the top of the shaft, with repair, lacking one rivet, shaft worn with scattered insect holes, erosion and split at socket, point with slight bends **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.