108
A Spontoon
Auctioneer has chosen not to publish the price of this lot
London, United Kingdom
Description
A Spontoon 18th Century The flattened double-edged head with pairs of decorative piercings including hearts and quatrefoils, comprising leaf-shaped blade made in one with the winged base and threaded into the socket of tapering octagonal section multi-faceted between mouldings at the bottom, and with integral side-straps, on the remains of its wooden haft of circular section (old rust patination) 30 cm. head Footnotes: Possibly American or of the type in use there at the time of the Revolution. See George C. Neumann, Swords & Blades of the American Revolution, 1973, p. 218, figs. 106 and 107 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
Auction Details
Shipping
T&Cs & Important Info
Ask seller a question
A Spontoon 18th Century The flattened double-edged head with pairs of decorative piercings including hearts and quatrefoils, comprising leaf-shaped blade made in one with the winged base and threaded into the socket of tapering octagonal section multi-faceted between mouldings at the bottom, and with integral side-straps, on the remains of its wooden haft of circular section (old rust patination) 30 cm. head Footnotes: Possibly American or of the type in use there at the time of the Revolution. See George C. Neumann, Swords & Blades of the American Revolution, 1973, p. 218, figs. 106 and 107 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
Antique Arms & Armour including items from the Per
Ends from
Venue Address
Montpelier Street Knightsbridge
London
United Kingdom
SW7 1HH
United Kingdom
...
Important Information
This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact client services.
View further information about this auction
Terms and Conditions
https://www.bonhams.com/legals/
See Full Terms And Conditions
