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Friday 16 June 2023, 11:00 AM • Sarzana

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A war hammer, 1740 - 50

Estimate

€ 2.000 - 2.500

Sold

€ 2.500

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Polonia
length 68 cm.
Hammer head of square section, descending towards the center of crossguard, spike of square section, curved towards the end which is slightly curved upwards, rounded center of crossguard, disc-shaped pommel with convex upper part. Cylindrical wooden shaft covered with remains of brown velvet, iron ferrule and grip joined by a single strap, the grip with a hole for a strap. All iron parts finely gold inlaid with floral motifs. Rare
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