An Italian spetum, circa 1600 Slender, tapering blade ridged on both sides, at the base two lateral hooks curved towards the blade. Faceted socket with a small, fluted baluster and two short languets. Original blackened shaft with spirally arranged continuous decoration of copper nails. Iron shoe with a short tip of square section. At the top of the shaft vestiges of velvet covering and old finery. One languet loose. Length 257 cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, pole weapon, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects,

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