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THB16th C. Italian Steel Bill Halberd w/ Pole - Roncone
Lot 29f
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Western/Central Europe, Italy, ca. 16th to early 17th century CE. An intimidating Italian bill halberd of an enormous size known as a roncone with a forged-steel blade hafted atop a wooden pole. The multifunctional blade exhibits a slightly convex cutting edge beneath a curved hook, narrow barbs projecting from the back and top, and a pair of thin spikes that laterally protrude above the conical socketing shaft. Two thin langets are attached to the pole with several nails and further brace the blade around the tapered top. The roncone blade was originally developed as an agricultural tool for plucking fruit from elevated branches, though it evolved into a formidable weapon revered for its incredible reach as well as devastating thrusting and sweeping attacks. Size (w/ handle): 115" H (292.1 cm); (blade): 12" W x 35.75" H (30.5 cm x 90.8 cm)
For an example of a roncone from the early 16th century, please see the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 14.25.159
For another example of an Italian roncone, please see Snook, Dr. George A. "The Halberd and Other Polearms of the Late Medieval Period." American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin 79, p. 11, fig. 23.
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired between 2012 and 2013; ex-private collection
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#156078Wooden pole is likely a later replacement of the original pole. Very slight bending to blade, with abrasions to blade and handle, otherwise intact and excellent. Nice patina to blade.Condition
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