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Lot 3129
A scarce American spontooncirca 1760-80 -Select US Arms Type-
10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoUS$2,000 - US$4,000
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A scarce American spontoon
circa 1760-80
circa 1760-80
The diminutive 7 inch head comprising a spearpoint blade of slightly hollow diamond section and flaring at the base to two scalloped panels with decorative piercing; this above a flaring socket with graceful molding above and below. Now mounted on a 59 inch haft.
Condition: Smooth grey metal showing some light pitting, slight break to circular piercing on one side.
See Illustration
Condition: Smooth grey metal showing some light pitting, slight break to circular piercing on one side.
See Illustration
Footnotes
Note: This spontoon is illustrated as Illus. 106-PA in 'Swords and Blades of the American Revolution', by George C. Neumann.




