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Lot 3130

An unusual 18th century spontoon
probably American
-Select US Arms Type-

10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$2,340 inc. premium

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An unusual 18th century spontoon
probably American

The head comprising a broad 6 inch top spike of oval section above a flat 3 1/2 inch panel extending to the socket and having pairs of large, decorative rings on either side, one side with crescent-shaped blade, the other with conforming crescent-shaped fluke; stepped socket with baluster panel below the head and a single ring below that. Now mounted on a 66 inch haft.
Condition: Grey metal showing some light pitting, the spike with slightly rounded point.
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