Polearm Collection

Designs for weapons, Spears, Halbards, after a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, renaissance art
Vintage illustration Designs for weapons, Spears, Halbards, after a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, renaissance art

Bill, c. 1480 (steel & wood)
490902 Bill, c.1480 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 184.8x11.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Berdysh, Eastern Europe, 1500 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Berdysh, Eastern Europe, 1500/1700

Poleax, Western Europe, c. 1470—c. 1520. Creator: Unknown
Poleax, Western Europe, c.1470--c.1520

Mordaxt, Switzerland, 1600-30. Creator: Unknown
Mordaxt, Switzerland, 1600-30

Lucerne Hammer, Switzerland, 1600-50. Creator: Unknown
Lucerne Hammer, Switzerland, 1600-50

Poleaxe, Switzerland, 1500. Creator: Unknown
Poleaxe, Switzerland, 1500

Spontoon of the Holstein Regtiment, Sweden, 1700 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Spontoon of the Holstein Regtiment, Sweden, 1700/1800

Officers Half-Pike (Spontoon), Sweden, 1670 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Officers Half-Pike (Spontoon), Sweden, 1670/1700

Poleax, Italy, c. 1470—c. 1520. Creator: Unknown
Poleax, Italy, c.1470--c.1520

Poleaxe, Venice, 1500 / 10. Creator: Unknown
Poleaxe, Venice, 1500/10

Partisan, France, early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Partisan, France, early 17th century

Halberdier (chalk, pen & ink and wash on paper)
CH463063 Halberdier (chalk, pen & ink and wash on paper) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); 14.8x8.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Visigoth soldier, 375 (litho)
6014726 Visigoth soldier, 375 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visigoth soldier, 375)

Halberd, c. 1500-25 (steel & wood)
490833 Halberd, c.1500-25 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 217.4x21.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Parade halberd from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony
490900 Parade halberd from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony, 1586-91 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 238.2x30.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

A rare Commonwealth spit plate, 1656 (brass)
6343969 A rare Commonwealth spit plate, 1656 (brass) by English School, (17th century); height: 28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Corseque, or chauve-souris, c. 1530 (steel & wood)
490888 CorsAque, or chauve-souris, c.1530 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (16th century); 254x26 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Halberd, c. 1520 (steel & wood)
490835 Halberd, c.1520 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 182.3x24.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Three Halberds (steel & wood)
490832 Three Halberds (steel & wood) by European School; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Left: German, 1475-1500. Centre: Swiss, 17th century. Right: Swiss, 17th century)

Halberd (steel & wood)
490830 Halberd (steel & wood) by Swiss School, (17th century); 160x19.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The word halberd comes from the German words Halm (a staff) and Barte (an axe)

Partisan, c. 1650 (steel & wood)
490932 Partisan, c.1650 (steel & wood) by French School, (17th century); 100.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; French, out of copyright

Design for an heraldic panel of stained glass, 1522 (pen and black ink with wash)
1217555 Design for an heraldic panel of stained glass, 1522 (pen and black ink with wash) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 33.1x29 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Christ carrying the cross (engraving)
1217315 Christ carrying the cross (engraving) by Schongauer, Martin (1440-91); 16.3x11.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; German, out of copyright

Partisan (litho)
964703 Partisan (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partisan, pole weapon used in Europe in the Middle Ages)

Partisan, c. 1550-1600 (steel & wood)
490899 Partisan, c.1550-1600 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (16th century); 236.2x17.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Halberd, c. 1480-1500 (steel & wood)
490831 Halberd, c.1480-1500 (steel & wood) by Swiss School, (15th century); 205.7x20.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Partisan (steel)
490933 Partisan (steel) by French School, (17th century); 209.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; French, out of copyright

Parade halberd, c. 1600-50 (steel & wood)
490901 Parade halberd, c.1600-50 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 252 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Two corseques, or chauve-souris, c. 1530 (steel & wood)
490889 Two corsAques, or chauve-souris, c.1530 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Partisan, c. 1600-50 (steel, wood & leather)
490886 Partisan, c.1600-50 (steel, wood & leather) by French School, (17th century); 217.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; French, out of copyright

Bardiche, or pole axe (steel, leather, brass & wood)
490834 Bardiche, or pole axe (steel, leather, brass & wood) by European School, (16th century); 178.5x14.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Halberd, c. 1550 (steel & wood)
490825 Halberd, c.1550 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 200.7x25.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Musketeer and infantry officer, 16th Century (coloured engraving)
968921 Musketeer and infantry officer, 16th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musketeer and infantry officer, 16th Century)

Death of the King-Maker, 14 April 1471, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984786 Death of the King-Maker, 14 April 1471, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Bodyguard of Francis I of France (coloured engraving)
968927 Bodyguard of Francis I of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Member of the bodyguard of King Francis I of France, 16th Century)

The Doorkeeper, detail from The Wise and Foolish Virgins, c. 1868 (stained glass)
3474840 The Doorkeeper, detail from The Wise and Foolish Virgins, c.1868 (stained glass) by Hassam, Alfred (1842-69); Church of St Mary, Putney, London, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Heaton)

Glaive, Venice, c. 1600-20 (steel & wood)
490824 Glaive, Venice, c.1600-20 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 179x22.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Glaive with the arms of the Giustini family, Venice, c. 1600-20 (steel & wood)
490823 Glaive with the arms of the Giustini family, Venice, c.1600-20 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 184.5x15.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Halberd, c. 1600-25 (steel, brass, wood & leather)
490887 Halberd, c.1600-25 (steel, brass, wood & leather) by French School, (17th century); 239 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Lieutenant Thomas George Southwell, Coldstream Guards, 1739 (oil on canvas)
5919847 Lieutenant Thomas George Southwell, Coldstream Guards, 1739 (oil on canvas) by Jervas, Charles (1675-1739); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Lieutenant Thomas George Southwell)

The Twelve Apostles: St. Thaddeus, 1518-20 (chalk on paper)
4073292 The Twelve Apostles: St. Thaddeus, 1518-20 (chalk on paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 21.2x12.1 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

French military costume, late 16th Century (coloured engraving)
968929 French military costume, late 16th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French military costume, late 16th Century)

Drill with Tilted Pikes, 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
Drill with Tilted Pikes, 1634/1635

Drill with Raised Pikes, 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
Drill with Raised Pikes, 1634/1635

Saint Matthias, published 1631. Creator: Jacques Callot
Saint Matthias, published 1631

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"Polearms: A Glimpse into the Diverse World of Ancient Weapons" Nestled within the majestic walls of Windsor Castle, a treasure trove of Chinese military trophies awaits. Amongst them stand formidable polearms, each with its own unique story to tell. One such relic is Bill, crafted around 1480 from a blend of steel and wood; it serves as an enduring testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of its unknown creator. Venturing further eastward in Europe, we encounter Berdysh, hailing from Eastern Europe during the period between 1500 and 1700. This enigmatic weapon's origins remain shrouded in mystery, yet its presence evokes both curiosity and admiration. Meanwhile, Western Europe boasts another remarkable creation known as Poleax. Originating somewhere between 1470 and 1520 by an anonymous artisan, this versatile tool embodies elegance combined with deadly efficiency. Switzerland emerges as a hub for polearm diversity with two intriguing specimens: Mordaxt from the early seventeenth century and Lucerne Hammer dating back to mid-century. Both bear witness to Switzerland's rich martial heritage while showcasing their creators' skillful artistry. Traveling southwards brings us to Italy where an unidentified mastermind gave birth to yet another Poleax masterpiece during the late fifteenth or early sixteenth century. Its intricate design captivates onlookers even centuries later. Venice also leaves its mark on history through a Poleaxe created around 1500 or 1510—its purpose lost but not forgotten amidst time's passage. The city's vibrant past whispers tales that only these silent sentinels can truly comprehend. France adds its contribution with Partisan—a splendid creation emerging during the early seventeenth century. This weapon stands tall as a symbol of French prowess in warfare—an embodiment of strength united with artistic flair.