May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
For a nearly identical example, see plate 118 on page 148 of "American Polearms" by Rodney Hilton Brown. The similar examples shown in the book all came from the U.S. Frigate Constitution when she was repaired in the 1920's. This example has a diamond section iron spike of 7" followed by a cone-shaped socket and 8" iron rectangular straps. The overall length is 87" including the original round haft painted yellow-brown with the top 9" painted black. CONDITION: Head retains a dark heavy patina. Haft shows some chipping and losses to period paint. A nice naval boarding pike. DMG