October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
For an example with similar form, see plate 80.PA on page 213 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Head forged from one piece with straight 11" double-edged diamond-section blade and 10" "S"-shaped diamond-section crossguard. Iron ferrule around top of haft and square reinforcing bar about 1" below ferrule. Complete with about 41-1/4" of its original round haft. CONDITION: As found with dry heavy surface to iron components and haft with a dry untouched surface. A very stylish and attractive American spontoon. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Bob Spielman.