Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Long Spear, Europe, c. 16th century, blade with medial ridge and small armorer's mark in the shape of a lightning bold in a rectangle, the socket with triangular stops, mounted on a modern rectangular pole with beaded edges, overall lg. 79 1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D.
Estimate $700-900
Surface lightly pitted.
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Keywords
George SnookChristopher D. Fox
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Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
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