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A lot of three African spears
19th or early 20th century

Antique Arms & Armor
11 June 2012, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$327.60 inc. premium

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A lot of three African spears
19th or early 20th century

Comprising: 1) Large example, probably Masai, with broad 23 inch blade with median ridge above an 8 inch octagonal socket, the upper part with herringbone decoration; central section wrapped in copper tape; 28 inch tapered iron foot. 2) Barbed spear, possibly Sudan, 8 inch leaf-shaped head above four barbs and a sprial socket, the lower part wrapped in iron tape; original 35 inch wooden haft, the lower 12 inches wrapped in iron. 3) Copper example, central Africa, 14 inch head with offset fullers and inlaid with twisted silver wire, this above a pierced socket; 23 inch wooden haft with herringbone decoration; 23 inch iron foot having pierced upper section above finely wrought spiral panels.
Condition: All fine and showing dark patina with minor marks and wear.

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A Cased Pair Of Scottish 50-Bore Percussion Duelling Or Target Pistols By Alex.r Martin, Glasgow, Mid-19th Century
The medals and associate ephemera and uniforms of Arthur Watts, 6th Inniskilling Dragoons
A Pair Of Highland All-Metal Percussion Belt Pistols Signed Paton & Walsh Perth, Mid 19th century
A Silver-Mounted Left-Hand Dagger, probably German, Italian or English Late 16th Century Or Later
FOUR REPRODUCTION CARVED POWDER HORNS/FLASKS.late 20th century.
THREE CARVED COCONUT ITEMS.18th/19th century.
A COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE AND REPRODUCTION POWDER FLASKS AND RELATED SPORTING ITEMS.
THREE VICTORIAN ARMS AND ARMOUR DECORATIVE ITEMS.