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	17th CENTURY GERMAN FELLING AXE, ca. 1680: In overall fine+ condition. The large sized, 8" x 8", hand-wrought, forge-laminated-steel, semi-bearded axe-blade with rear flat rectangular hammer. Marked with a bold and deeply struck, Dagger maker's mark on the right face. Mounted on replaced/modern hardwood handle. In overall fine+ condition with smooth, lightly toned, steel-gray surfaces. A nice, clean example of an authentic 17th Century German tree felling axe/workman's. Overall length, 24 1/4". Price: $600.00
	A VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED INDO-PERSIAN 17TH-18th CENTURY CHAIN-MAIL COIF (KULAH-ZIRAH), ca. 1650-1750: In overall very good untouched condition. Of traditional Indo-Persian/Turkish form with a finely butted-ring chainmail body and an oval opening for the face. In overall very good+ untouched condition with some minor losses, piercings and signs of use. The mail with generally smooth brown-gray steel surfaces and scattered discoloration and rust patination. Of fine quality with tight, large-size, heavy links and generally smooth surfaces. Classic 17th-18th century, heavy gauge construction with finely butted, chain-mail, steel links. A classic 17th-18th century, Chain-mail Coif (Kulah Zirah) for a suit of Near Eastern armour, ca. 1650-1750. ***For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction Use & Decoration of Arms...", pg. 398-399. {STAND NOT INCLUDED}. Price: $1,275.00
	A VERY GOOD CENTRAL EUROPEAN BEARDED AXE W/ (possibly original) Haft, ca. 1550-1600 (Re-sharpened Blade): In overall very good+ untouched condition. The large sized, 9 1/2" x 7", hand-wrought, forge-laminated-steel, bearded axe-blade with rear flat rectangular hammer. The face of the blade, with several deeply struck, Dagger maker's marks. Retains an untouched chocolate brown age patina with some patches f scattered pitting and discoloration. Recently re-sharpened cutting edge with a silver edge. Mounted on what appears to be the original? hardwood handle. The handle with smooth untouched surfaces and moderate worm holes. In overall very good+ condition. A nice, clean example of an authentic 16th Century German Bearded Axe, ca. 1550-1600. Price: $550.00
	A 15th/16TH CENTURY GERMAN? WAR-TYPE LANCE HEAD, ca. 1450-1600: In overall very good untouched condition. The elongated, tapered, pyramid-form point with an integrally wrought-forged rounded socket with lap-welded seams and two, (2) long, pierced langets for attachment to a haft (missing). Retains a rough forge-darkened age patina with numerous hammer/forge-marks and generally sharp untouched, rust patinated and pitted steel surfaces. Of most likely German make and dates to, ca. 1450-1600. Of heavy “War” type weight; and made with an armour piercing/reinforced & weighted tip. In very good untouched condition with generally smooth, dark brown surfaces and some patches of forge-roughness and pitting. A large and impressive Military Lance Head, measures 17 3/4”. Weight, approx. 3 lb. For a similar example, please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction Use & Decoration of Arms...", pg. 408. Price: $875.00
	AN IRON-AGE CELTIC SPEARHEAD, ca. 500 AD: In overall very good+ excavated condition and of typical Celtic Lancelot-leaf design with an elongated narrowing point and an integrally forged open socket. In overall very good+ untouched excavated condition with the expected signs of internment. Of fine substance with a rich chocolate-brown patina, some expected surface lamination, roughness and pitting. A fine example of an authentic Celtic Spearhead, dating to ca. 500 AD. Overall length, 13 1/2". Price: $700.00
	A VERY GOOD & DECORATIVE 19th CENTURY VICTORIAN PERIOD COPY OF A 16TH CENTURY GERMAN (NUREMBURG) “BLACK & WHITE” BREASTPLATE, ca. 1890: In overall fine condition. Of Victorian Period, three (3) piece, light weight (parade/civil guard) type construction with a "pigeon-type"/peascod breast with matching smooth “white” steel foreground and a “black” painted background. In very good+/fine condition with some light patches of discoloration and rust-stained/pitted inner surfaces. The exterior with much (90%+) of its finish and some scattered light abrasions and minor dents/handling marks. The base with piercings of attachment of tassets and the collar with a rope-turned neck: articulated shoulder-lames/gussets with matching roped edges. Of Victorian Period make, ca. 1890; and of the Nuremberg Black & White style of, ca. 1580. The type of light weight armour associated with “Parade” and/or Civil Guard use with such elite units as the Swiss Guard, etc. Measures, approx. 17” x 13”. Price: $775.00
	A MODERN COPY OF A LATE SIXTEENTH CENTURY GERMAN HALBERD: In overall fine+ condition. The cast steel, 30", head of typical late 16th century design, having a flat crescent-shaped axe-blade with "keyhole" piercings and decoative flukes. The rear fluke, with a downward curving spike and a "keyhole" piercing. The 18" spear of flat, triangular form with a simulated reinforced point. Mounted to its original modern wooden haft. In overall fine+ condition. The blade with smooth even surfaces with cast decoative design and a simulated age patina. A decorative example of modern copy of of 16th century Halberd. Overall length, 70 1/2". Price: $375.00
	AN AUTHENTIC CELTIC IRON SPEARHEAD, ca. 500 AD: In overall very good excavated condition and of typical Celtic Lancelot-leaf configuration. Of larger size with a typical, elongated, narrowing point (tip missing) with an integrally forged open-ended socket. In overall very good untouched excavated condition with the expected surface roughness and oxidation. Of very good substance with a brown patina, surface lamination, roughness, minor losses to edges and pitting. A very nice example of an authentic large Celtic Spearhead, dating to ca. 500 AD. Overall length, 15 3/8". Price: $625.00
	A VERY GOOD 16TH CENTURY FRENCH WAR SCYTHE, ca. 1550: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The crescent form wrought iron blade with an inner cutting edge and a reinforced rounded base. The hand forged integral socket with lap welded ring and outer securing ring with a piercing for a rivet. In overall very good condition with a lightly cleaned silver gray age patina and evidence of hard use: a working-period, forge-welded, blacksmith's repair to the base and socket. Of heavy military-type construction and the type of dual purpose weapon commonly associated with the "Peasant War" of the 16th century. Retains all of its components with some minor nicks to the original cutting edge, ca. 1550. For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms and Armor". Overall length, 18". Price: $850.00
	A FINE MID-19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN ETCHED & ENGRAVED LARGE-SIZE ALL-STEEL DAHL (SHIELD), ca. 1850: In overall fine untouched condition with extensively embellished, outer, steel surfaces and an untouched forge-blackened interior. The center with an engraved central peacock motif within a circular border with etched details of coarsely etched, mounted horsemen, elephants, soldiers, etc.: a scallop-edge chiseled steel border with riveted fastenings. The chiseling and etchings with gold and silver damascening/koftgari highlights; and the center portion with four (4), decorative, steel Bosses, en suite. Retains its decorative embroidered cloth knuckle-pad and grip-cords: the cloth surfaces with age stains, scattered abrasions and signs of use/wear. In overall fine untouched condition with some sights of use and wear. A minor old pinhole, scattered abrasions, light handling marks and the inner surfaces with forge-blackened steel patina with evident, hand-forged hammer-marks and matching rivets. Crisp, deeply etched and chiseled decorations of classic Indo-Persian design with gold and silver accents: fine border with nicely detailed contours. Retains 90%+ of its gold and silver damascening with sharp etchings, some light wear and staining. An attractive, Large-size, engraved, all-steel, Indo-Persian Dahl (shield), ca. 1850. Diameter, 17 1/2”. Price: $975.00
	A VERY GOOD MID 19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN SUIT OF ARMOUR {KULAH-KHUD HELMET & CHAINMAIL JACKET}, ca. 1840:In overall very good untouched condition. The helmet of classic Persian form with a rounded and engraved one-piece bowl and its original centrally mounted spike, on its apex. Complete with its sliding Nasal-Bar/Defense and both of its plume-holders. The edges and back/neck with its chainmail defenses: several old holes and minor tears. In very good untouched condition with scant traces (5%) of its gold Koftgari (Damascening), on the spike and nasal-bar and extensively engraved overall with various Battle images within Arabesque scrolls, geometric patterns and floral motifs: of classic Near-Eastern design. Some expected handling marks, minor dents, abrasions and several old holes/barrel-damage?: possibly from Arrows. Retains an untouched lightly oxidized age-patina with generally smooth surfaces, some light patches of discoloration and minor wear to the engravings. The interior with nicely toned dark russet surfaces and some isolated patches of light pitting/discoloration. Very good, Star-shaped, mail, neck-defense, en suite with sharp contours, some minor losses and fine chainmail links: several old holes/minor tears. Complete with its fine quality brass chainmail jacket/armor. Of very fine quality manufacture and made with innumerable small chainmail links. Retains an untouched deeply mustard-toned age patina with dark silver-gray brass surfaces. In very good untouched condition with some general signs of use and wear: several old holes/tears, at the gussets and full-length sleeves. A classic mid-19th Century Indo-Persian Suit of Armor (Helmet & Chainmail Jacket), ca. 1840. For similar examples, please see G. C. Stones: “Construction & Decoration of Arms…”, pg. 398-399. Price: $2,000.00
	17TH CENTURY SILVER DAMASCENED KOREAN OFFICERS HELMET WITH PLUME HOLDER, ca. 1680:In overall fine untouched condition. Original throughout with a single piece steel bowl with ten (10), rivet-attached, inner, reinforcing plates and a pierced outer edge for a chain mail neck-defense (missing). The faceted, rivet-secured brim of classic Eastern (Chineses/Korean/Tibetian) design with down-turned edges. The top of the brim adorned with silver damascened dragons and Eastern symbols. The outer surfaces of the bowl are adorned with silver inlayed oriental characters and reinforced with decoratively cut, riveted, ridged, steel plate. Crown with its original circular pommel with turned steel plume holder. In overall fine untouched condition with a fine gray-black age patina throughout. The bottom edge with a series of paired holes: for a mail neck guard. The inner surface with mild discoloration. A scarce Korean Officers Helmet, ca. 1680. Height, 10". Price: $1,250.00
	A GOOD+ & SCARCE WWII GERMAN SINGLE DECAL WAFFEN SS HELMET W/LINER (MISSING CHINSTRAP), ca. 1940: In overall (net) very good generally untouched condition with some wear to the liner and exterior surfaces. The single “SS” Runic decal with 65% -75% visible surfaces. Body with various nicks and abrasions. Dark black/green patina. Signs of use and wear. Good leather interior/liner with patches of surface oxidation, stains, scuffs and abrasions: replaced liner cord. The leather liner worn, stained and torn with evident signs of use. The chin-strap missing. In overall good+ untouched condition with signs of use and wear. The rear with a Later Hole (minor damage) for hanging/display. Price: $3,550.00
	A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED THIRTY YEAR WAR PERIOD GERMAN/NORTHERN EUROPEAN CLOSED-HELMET, ca. 1620: The bowl of typical, 17th century, “Munitions-Grade”, two (2) piece construction with a hand-forged body with a roped-edge wire brim. Nicely roped edges and rose-head-riveted lames: the crest with a matching, roped-edge, a lap-seam with several minor separations and old {19th Century?} brazed & solder repairs. The inside of the body with untouched oxidized surfaces having the expected forge-roughened and a rich untouched chocolate-brown rust-patina. Generally smooth, lightly salt & peppered, untouched, outer surfaces with very good steel-gray patina: some light patches of discoloration and oxidation. Of typical Northern European/German, light weight “Munitions-Grade”; and dates to the Thirty Years War Period, ca. 1620. The hinged lower face-defense with its original, forged-rivet attached, gorget-plate. The rear of the helmet’s bowl with its matching, rivet-attached, brazed plume-holder. The outer face-guard/bevor, en suite with two re-enforced/embossed rectangular, eye-slits, a pointed nasal-section and several old soldered repairs to the inner seams. Nicely forge-pierced breathing holes, within raised, decorative, circular bosses: of classic 17th century form. Retains both of its wrought-forged securing-hooks and “eyes” with embossed outer heads on the replaced {19th Century?} pivot-bolts. In overall very good, generally smooth, untouched condition with nicely aged and patinated steel surfaces. Of classic early 17th century form with finely roped, wire/rolled type edges. A classic example of a 17th Century German/Northern European Closed Helmet, ca. 1620. The type of helmet often found with “Three Quarter-Type” Suits of Armor. For similar examples, please see H. L. Peterson's: "Arms and Armor in Colonial America 1526-1783", pg. 139. Price: HOLD
	A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED THIRTY YEAR WAR PERIOD GERMAN LOBSTER-TAIL POT HELMET "ZISCHAGGE", ca. 1620s: The bowl of typical, 17th century, two (2) piece construction with a hand-forged, 7" high body with a 8 1/2" wide wire brim: the apex with a reinforced lapped seam. The inside of the body with untouched oxidized surfaces having some minor lamination and expected forge roughness. Generally smooth, lightly patinated and pitted, untouched outer surfaces with some scattered discoloration and minor patches of oxidation. Of typical central European/German make, ca. 1620s with a replaced/associated sliding/adjustable nasal-bar face-defense & adjustment screw; and complete with its articulated "Lobster-tail" neck-guard (minor leather losses). Retains its original heart-shaped wire-edge brim with matching patinated surfaces. Complete with both of its ear defenses: replaced leathers. Overall a very good and untouched example of a classic 30 Year War Period Lobster-tail Cavalry Helmet "Zischagge", ca. 1620s. For similar examples, please see H. L. Peterson's: "Arms and Armor in Colonial America 1526-1783", pg. 118. Price: $2,975.00
	AN UNISSUED LATE WWII ERA ITALIAN ARMY HELMET W/LINER & CHINSTRAP, ca. 1943: In overall fine unissued condition. The gren painted body with 95% finish, some light handling marks and small amounts of wear. Very fine leather line and canvass chin-strap, en suite. The line with supple light tan colored leather surfaces with its original liner-strap. In overall fine+ unissued condition and a classic example of a WWII era Italian Infantry Helmet, ca. 1943. Price: $375.00
	LATE 15TH CENTURY ENGLISH? "GUISARME", ca. 1490s: In overall very good condition. Of typical, crude, hand-forged construction, dating to, ca. 1490s. Hand-forged, 8 1/2" high body with a 10" wide plain brim. The inside of The body with a curved blade and a forged open socket: some minor lamination, forge roughness and pitting. Equipted with its orginal forge-welded triangular spikes. Retains a dark and generally smooth, pitted outer surface with some scattered discoloration nd staining. Of most likely English make and fitted a modern replaced carved wood haft. A very nice example of a late fifteenth century Peasant's Weapon, ca. 1490s. For a very similar example, please see G. Cameron Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms and Armor", pg. 255. Price: $2,575.00
	A VERY GOOD EARLY 18th CENTURY GERMAN MINER'S AXE, ca. 1720: In overall very good+ condition. The large sized, 8 1/2" x 9", hand-wrought, forge-laminated-steel, ceremonial axe-blade with a brass tip-protector, a riveted socket and smooth steel-gray surfaces. Mounted on replaced/modern hardwood handle, of correct form with an angled base and dark surfaces. In overall very good+ condition with smooth, lightly toned, steel-gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration/surfaces staining. A nice, clean example of an authentic early 18th Century German Miner's Guild Ceremonial axe, ca. 1720. Overall length, 27". Price: $675.00
	A VERY GOOD & DECORATIVE COMPOSITE HALF SUIT OF ARMOUR, ca. 1600s & 1900s: In overall very good condition. Composed of a three (3) piece, Victorian Period, "Spanish-type", Comb Morion Helmet, ca. 1900 with smooth steel-gray surfaces, a high comb, wire-rim and a series of piercing for a liner: some welded repairs to the interior. Two (2) piece, 17th century? "pigeon-type" breastplate with matching smooth steel surfaces, some light patches of discoloration and decorative brass rivets, along its sides. The original mid 17th century collar (Almain rivet) with hinged gorget and neck-defense, ca. 1670: smooth surfaces with some light rust-stains/discoloration. Modern reproduction visor with, fluted borders, a spurios maker's marks and new steel surfaces. Victorian Period shoulder defenses (spaulders) with dome-riveted plates (lames) having a fine gray patina, en suite with the Suit. Original 17th century embossed Pair of steel gauntlets, ca. 1650 with acid-cleaned pitted surfaces and a worn floral embossed designs. Missing the fingers and retain vestiges of their leathers: complete with nearly all of their rectangular sheet-steel rivets. Mounted on a 20th century stand with hollow wooden base and a stuffed fabric mannequin. A very decorative an reasonably priced example of a "Half Suit" sized Suit of Armour, with some original-period components. Price: $4,250.00
	17TH CENTURY NORTHERN ITALIAN "GIOCO DEL PONTE" FACE-MASK, ca. 1650": In overall good+ condition. Hand-forged, lap welded steel with its original hinged visor and face-defense. The gorget and neck plate later Victorian? additions, with a similar age patina. The body with steel gray surfaces, moderate pitting and several working period riveted and forged welded repairs. The visor of typical form and constructed of heavy gauge steel bars, riveted to the brim. In overall good+ condition and complete with its original side-loops and securing hooks. Replaced visor hinge-pins and the noted working period repairs to the body/face defense. Smooth surfaces with a pleasing age patina, some scattered discoloration and moderate pitting: a hard-used and authentic example. ***These masks were made for the violent game of "Gioco del Ponte", which was popular in N. Italy during the 17th century. The "game" consisted of two (2) partially armoured combatants who clubbed each other, until one was beaten to submission. An interesting and decorative piece of 17th century Italian armour. Price: $2,350.00
	17th CENTURY GERMAN HEWING AXE, ca. 1675: In overall very good untouched condition. Typical form, hand forged, 12 7/8" x 12", wrought iron axe-blade with a large flattened-oval socket and a stepped rectangular poll. Marked on the right face of the "gull wing" type blade with two (2) deeply struck "IC" maker's marks, within circular cartouches. Generally smooth, untouched, brown surfaces with a pleasing age patina and a fine orange peel texture: some light pitting and patches of discoloration. Mounted on an original, working period, hand-carved, hardwood haft, of provincial make with a slightly crude appearance and rough carving: several age cracks and moderate handling marks. In overall very good+ condition with smooth untouched surfaces and a fine age patina. A nice, untouched example of an authentic 17th Century German Hewing axe, ca. 1675. Overall length, 24 1/4". Price: $600.00
	A FINE EARLY 17th CENTURY GERMAN/EASTERN EUROPEAN FIGHTING AXE, ca. 1640: In overall fine untouched condition. The tomahawk sized, 8" x 5", hand-wrought, forge-laminated-steel, curved axe-blade with a rounded and sculpted socket and an untouched gunmetal-gray age patina with smooth steel surfaces. Additionally adorned with simple line engraved borders and retains its original sharp cutting edge. Mounted on replaced/modern hardwood handle with a nicely "aged" patina, en suite with the blade. In overall fine+ condition with smooth, lightly toned, steel-gray surfaces and some light scattered patches of fine pitting/discoloration. A nice, example of an authentic early 17th Century German/Eastern European (Hungarian/Polish) Battle-Axe, ca. 1640. Overall length, 20 1/2". Price: $1,100.00
	19th CENTURY ARMOURER'S COPY OF AN ENGLISH BILL, ca. 1850: In overall very good condition. The hand-forged, 14" x 16" steel blade of 15th century English/Scottish design, with an upward pointing 4" fluke and a large flat fascine knife-shaped blade. Mounted on a modern hardwood haft with afticially aged surfaces. The blade with an illegible maker's signature, in block characters, and some scattered pitting and patina. A very nice example of an expertly made Victorian Period English Bill made, ca. 1850. Overall length, 71". Price: $1,175.00
	A VERY GOOD 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD PIKEMAN'S POT-HELMET, ca. 1640s: In overall very good untouched condition. Of typical, "munitions grade", two (2) piece hand-forged construction, with an 10 1/2" high body and a 16 1/2" wide, wire rim: retains its original rear plume holder. The inside of the body with rust patinated surfaces, some pitting, old repairs, minor replaced sections along the brim and rust-holes: retains its original iron rivets and square washers. The outer surfaces of the body with smooth surfaces, a fine steel-gray age patina and iron dome-head rivets (several modern replacements). Retains very good steel surfaces with evidence of repair, light cleaning and some expected minor surface-laminations. Also, marked with a circular/illegible English? Armourer’s mark, on the edge of the forward brim. Of typical English Civil War Period form with a reinforced apex and wide outer rim. A nice example of a Classic English Civil War Pikeman's Pot-Helmet, ca. 1640s. For similar examples please see Harold L. Peterson's: "Arms & Armor in Colonial America". Price: SOLD
	A LATE MEDIEVAL/RENASSIANCE PERIOD HEWING AXE, ca. 1495-1550: In overall very good untouched, possibly excavated condition. Early, somewhat crude form, hand forged, 12" x 7", wrought iron axe-blade with a flattened-oval socket and a large rectangular poll with an upper extension for protecting the now missing handle. Marked on the right face BI-faced blade with two (2), deeply struck, illegible, maker's marks -- within rectangular cartouches. In overall very good, possibly excavated condition. Retains a dark, untouched brown-black age patina overall. The blade with a good cutting edge and untouched pitted surfaces with a pleasing age patina. A nice untouched example of an authentic 15th-16th Century German Hewing axe, ca. 1495-1550. . Price: $425.00
	A FINE UNTOUCHED 13th/14th CENTURY GERMAN HORSEMAN'S AXE, ca. 1200s-1300s: In overall fine untouched excavated? condition. The 5 1/2", unmarked, hand-forged axe blade with an oval socket aperture with an extended protective collar and smooth untouched black-brown surfaces: scattered pitting. Retains a dark age patina with scattered patches of forge roughness and surface oxidation. Sharp blade: the (edges) with a minor nick. In overall fine untouched excavated? condition with a dark smooth age patina. A Nice example of a 13th-14th Century German Horseman's Axe, ca. 1200s-1300s. Mounted on fine quality replaced/modern hardwood haft with hand-carved contours and flat faceted sides. Overall length,".. . Price: $1,425.00
	A VERY GOOD CELTIC IRON SPEARHEAD, ca. 500 AD: In overall very good excavated condition and of typical Celtic Lancelot-leaf configuration. Of medium size configuration with a pronounced broad base and a tapering point: an integrally forged open-ended socket (minor loss). In overall very good+ untouched excavated condition with the expected surface roughness and oxidation. Of very good substance with a dark age-patina overall. Some minor surface lamination, roughness, oxidation and pitting. A very nice example of an authentic Celtic Spearhead, dating to the fall of the Roman Empire, ca. 500 AD. Overall length, 13". Price: $775.00
	A RARE UNTOUCHED 15th-16th CENTURY GERMAN HALBERD/POLEARM, ca. 1490-1550:In overall very good untouched condition. The body of early type construction with a heavy and wide blacksmith made blade with a single cutting edge and two forge-welded sockets for the haft (missing). The body with untouched chocolate brown surfaces with a rich age patina and some expected scattered pitting and discoloration. Retains its original cutting edge with some minor abrasions, wear and nicks. The sockets with fine lap-weld seams and matching surfaces. A very nice example of an early "Peasant's" type Halberd/Glave, ca. 1500. The type of weapon made infamous during the German Peasant Wars of the 16th century. Overall length, 19 1/2". Price: $1,475.00
	LATE 19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN COPY OF A 14TH CENTURY (ca. 1350) ENGLISH BILL, ca. 1900: In overall very good condition. The modern-forged, 14" x 16" steel blade of typical 14th century design, with an upward pointing 4" fluke and a large flat fascine knife-shaped blade. Mounted on its hardwood haft with afticially aged and dented surfaces. The unmarked blade with welding spots of its face and some scattered fine pitting and patina. A very nice example of a late Victorian Period Copy of an English Bill made, ca. 1900. Overall length, 81". Price: $500.00
	MID 16TH CENTURY NORTHERN ITALIAN/GERMAN ALL-STEEL HORSEMAN'S MACE, ca. 1550: In overall fine cleaned condition with a 7 1/8" wrought-iron head with a ball finial and six decoratively pointed/sculpted flanges (in the Italian tradition). Octagonal to round, hollow, iron shaft with a raised ringed collar above the finely rope-turned grip (some wear to the roped decoration). The pommel with a decorative dome head with line-engraved surfaces and some wear to the engraving: the shaft pierced for a suspension cord. In overall fine, cleaned condition, with heavy pitting and generally smooth steel-gray surfaces with a toned age patina overall. The noted wear to the rope decoration on the grip-section. A well-made example of a 16th century, All-Steel, Northern Italian/SouthernGerman, Horseman's mace. Overall length 26". Similar examples preserved at the La Real Armeria de Madrid, the Museo Poldi Pezzoli & the Stibbert Museum. Price: $5,150.00
	A FINE EARLY COLONIAL PERIOD FRENCH MILITARY PARTISAN, ca. 1650-1700: In overall fine+ untouched condition. The hand-forged, 13", steel head of typical mid to late 17th century French Partisan design, having nicely sculpted "flame" type wavy external flanges, a central spear body of elongated leaf form and reinforced tapered spear-point. Mounted on later (19th century) faceted, hardwood shaft by its two integral iron langets and rivets. The haft with various light handling marks, minor stress-cracks and a dark patina overall. In fine+ condition. The unmarked blade with smooth evenly toned gunmetal gray surfaces, some light patches of discoloration and pitting and a pleasing age patina overall. Sharp contours and edges without significant nicks: some expected minor irregularity at the upper tip of the spear-point. The haft with sharp contours, minor scuffs, light abrasions and handling marks. A very nice example of a classic Early Colonial Period French Military Partisan, ca. 1650-1700. Overall length, approx. 100". For similar examples please see Harold L. Peterson's: "Arms & Armor in Colonial America". Price: $2,750.00
	A 19TH CENTURY DECORATIVE "St. GEORGE" SPEAR HEAD, ca. 1850-1900: n overall excellent untouched condition. The triangular form arrow point with an integral rounded socket with lap-welded seams. Retains a smooth forge-blackened patina with numerous hammer marks and sharp edges. Of most likely French or English make and was original part of a St. George slaying the Dragon statue. Dates to the mid to late 19th century, ca. 1850-1900 and is in excellent condition with no pitting or wear. A very nice decorative spear head with hard forged surfaces. Price: $150.00