A Morningstar

CSinTX · 23rd March 2015, 05:05 AM

I was high bidder on this item in a recent auction. I have concerns about the fore spike being more recent. The side spikes have been hammered through with the small ends bent back in to the haft. The size and shape of the haft appears correct from my research. Any thoughts on it? 16th century?

http://www.auctionflex.com/showlot.a...num=13&lang=En

Here is the auction description.- "Probably German, the round hardwood haft expanding to an octagonal head, studded with 20 handwrought spikes of square section entirely intact together with a long top spike, and copper ferrules. 16th century. Well worn. Overall length 187 cm."

Once I get the item in hand I will post better pictures.

Thanks,
Casey

23rd March 2015, 05:05 AM	#1
CSinTX Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 232	A Morningstar I was high bidder on this item in a recent auction. I have concerns about the fore spike being more recent. The side spikes have been hammered through with the small ends bent back in to the haft. The size and shape of the haft appears correct from my research. Any thoughts on it? 16th century? http://www.auctionflex.com/showlot.a...num=13&lang=En Here is the auction description.- "Probably German, the round hardwood haft expanding to an octagonal head, studded with 20 handwrought spikes of square section entirely intact together with a long top spike, and copper ferrules. 16th century. Well worn. Overall length 187 cm." Once I get the item in hand I will post better pictures. Thanks, Casey Attached Images Last edited by dafunky1; 23rd March 2015 at 01:30 PM.