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Description
Scythe Polearm, European.Approximately 96-inches overall with an 19-inch blade and separate 5-inch ornament curved spike. The blade and spike/hook are mounted to the 69-inch round contemporary wooden shaft and fastened to the metal via two wrought iron round-head rivets or nails near the collar. No visible markings apart from the hammer/construction marks present. A great decorative piece. Note: According to A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor Book by Stone, "In the middle ages the scythe was frequently used as a weapon, the blade being mounted in line with a long, straight shaft.....It was used as an improvised weapon by peasants as late as the end of the 18th century." Similar examples present in book; Figure 700 on pages 545-546. Date of blade has not been authenticated.
Condition: Very good as presented and configured. Heavy wear to crude metal. Wooden shaft with scuffs and worm holes. From the Sylver Schaller Collection.
Auction Info
2022 June 20 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6255 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2022
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