Lot Essay
Cf. a similar example at Cotehele House, Cornwall, and another, found in the moat of the Castle at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, now in the Keep Museum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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LATE 15TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ENGLISH
Details
A Glaive Head
Late 15th Century, probably English
With tapering asymmetrical double-edged blade with incisions near the point, small triangular beak at the base struck on one side with a mark, four pellets separated by a cross, and faceted socket open on one side (the surface rust-pitted)
24½in. (62.2cm.)
Late 15th Century, probably English
With tapering asymmetrical double-edged blade with incisions near the point, small triangular beak at the base struck on one side with a mark, four pellets separated by a cross, and faceted socket open on one side (the surface rust-pitted)
24½in. (62.2cm.)
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