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Lot 311:
Rare 16th-17th C. MANCATCHER Polearm from Museum of Torture & Death Penalty in San Gimignano. Probably Italian or Spanish. A Truly Vicious Mechanical Device. Forked, iron head with retention plates mounted on springs, seven cusps inside. Long, tapering ferrule with hole for fixing with a nail. Tortura Inquisizione Pena di Morte by Aldo Migliorini with description on pages 142/143. Provenance: Museum of Torture and Death Penalty in San Gimignano. ~~~ Total length : 28", Total Width : 17 3/4", Round Spiked Area Diameter : 10 3/4". ~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website – Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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