A Continental Parade Halberd 17th century style, likely Victorian With very long central spike of stiff diamond section formed with a molded faceted collar, fitted with a large ax blade with re-curved leading edge and elaborately pierced with scrolls, slots and fleurs-de-lis, rear fluke en suite, each retained separately by a later transverse bolt, with rectangular socket studded with bead nails on decorative iron washers and extending to four long iron straps, lg. 115 1/4 in. Footnotes: Provenance Sotheby's, New York, 14 June 1996, Lot 388; Acquired by the current owner from the above. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing