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THBHalberd Blade
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- Lot Description
English or European, 17th century, engraved broad central blade, cut-out crescent shaped axe, 32 in. rusted and pitted overall but solid. Notes: This example very similar to Jamestown Island Halberd used to celebrate the arrival of Lord De La Ware. It is from the collection of Harold Peterson, who was known for his numerous publications on antique American Arms including articles concerning Jameston excavations and other early American sites. Several similar weapons are pictured in his 1956 publications, Arms and Armor in Colonial America 1526-1783". Another similar halberd found by Dr. Kelco in a 1610 well. Mr. Peterson shows in this book excavate gun parts, edged weapon and accoutrements from the earliest American colonial sites through Revolutionary War. Halberds were used in America according to Peterson as a functional weapon as early as De Sotos expeditions here in the 16th century. In American Halberds are frequently mentioned in the records of English and Dutch colonies during the 17th century, Peterson notes that in Strachery's Martiall Lavves, of 1611 for Virginia, requires sergeants to carry Halbers for garrison duty. There is a record of Halbers actually being used in combat during the Pequot War in New England in the 1630's. Peterson shows a 17th century Halberd of form on page 95 that was found in the cellar of the John Alden in Pilgrim Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Harold Peterson Collection, sold 1977; Collection of Gordon Barlow, 2006; Tharpe CollectionCondition
rusted and pitted overall but solid
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