German Spontoon

Description:

German Spontoon, c. 1760-80, iron blade with three base projections on each side, a median ridge running about half way down the blade, a faceted base ferrule, coarse threads, an iron three tiered round ferrule with a crude "V" engraved on the side, iron langets attached to the haft, and an oak haft, blade and ferrule lg. 12 1/2, langet lg. 13 3/8, overall lg. 74 3/8 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,400

Iron has some patination and old black finish, the haft has an old black finish and some wear/worm holes at the base.


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