1706) RARE AND SOUGHT-AFTER BAT CORSEQUE CIRCA 1500 WITH 4 MAKERS MARKS: The most iconic staff weapon of the Gothic/Early Renaissance period.
This is not a tall staff weapon, so it should be easily displayed in most homes or apartments.
Introduction: The iconic Bat Corseque is referred to in Italian as the “Pipistrello”. In French as the “Chauve-Souris”. In English, as a “Bat Corseque,” which can probably be attributed to the Victorians. Many collectors feel it’s the most elegant of staff weapons and, as a result, seldom make it into the collectors market.
Discussion: In the inventory of Henry VIII in 1547, the bat corseque was referred to as a “three-grayed stave.” It is of Italian origin, probably from the Veneto region of Italy circa 1500. They were also made in France and probably in small quantities elsewhere. The bat corseque has a round haft often decorated with brass rivets to increase the grip and does not have langets. Unlike other corseques, it has a short, stout, central spike with a wide blade with a strong taper to the tip that is reinforced with a pronounced medial ridge. The weapon’s decoration has an elegant Gothic feel, which stands out.
Provenance: From a very prestigious Italian collection revealed to the new owner.
Description: The example under discussion is very strong and of heavy construction. The wings (prongs or tines) are decorated with angulated arches at the edges and taper up. They have a strong central medial ridge on all three blades. The center wing with a mark on each side of the medial ridge on both sides. This example is in very good condition with an old, possibly working life studed haft. Approximate
Comments: This is not a tall staff weapon, so it should be easily displayed in most homes or apartments.
It would be welcome in any collection or museum. Staff weapons are very undervalued- you get a lot for your money.
Act-Now, this is a good item for your collection that will sell quickly since it’s priced at under $3.5K!!!*