Bidspirit auction | Etched Parade Polearm, Circa 1590-1617
Etched Parade Polearm, Circa 1590-1617 Style - Great etched Glaive or Flauchard polearm with intricate decoration to either side of scrolling and floral motifs surrounding a ”F” probably for Emperor Ferdinand of Austria. Reverse with similar scrolling and floral motifs surrounding a single headed eagle under the crown. In the style of 1590-1617 period. Size Tip 22 3/4” H, Full 65 1/2” H Ex-Southern California Collection, Ex-Higgins Armory Museum Collection