28th Jun, 2023 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
258
‡ AN ITALIAN BILL (RONCONE), SECOND QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY
with short terminal spike, angular leading edge curling sharply at the top, stout rear spike, a pair of basal lugs, tapering faceted socket, and a pair of straps, on a later wooden haft 100.0 cm head
Provenance
Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Sold for £650
with short terminal spike, angular leading edge curling sharply at the top, stout rear spike, a pair of basal lugs, tapering faceted socket, and a pair of straps, on a later wooden haft 100.0 cm head
Provenance
Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 28th Jun, 2023
