A rare Swiss halberd, Zurich type, of so-called Sempach type, maker's mark of Lemprecht or Lambert Koller Würenlos, Kanton Aargau, circa 1663-81 The head formed with a triangular central spike tapering to a strongly reinforced point, struck with maker's mark at the base of the fluke on one side, the latter with bevelled edges, angular axe-blade with slightly curved cutting-edge, and faceted short socket extending to form a pair of long straps each retained by five nails: on 19th century octagonal wooden haft with fragments of an inventory label. , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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