FABULOUS AMERICAN REV WAR SPONTOON: 1750-1770’s BLACKSMITH FORGED.

Description: FABULOUS AMERICAN REV WAR SPONTOON: 1750-1770’s BLACKSMITH FORGED. This spontoon is exceptional in its style. The entire blade has been cut and artistically shaped with folded processes curled downward along the edge. The conical mounting socket, much like the one pictured from Neumann's reference, "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution," page 217 still retains its attachment rivet. Remarkably, the socket is engraved with a rudimentary cross-hatch design near its top. I note as a matter of interest that the curled processes like those pictured borrow from the very common tomahawk style (see last photo:Petersons "American Indian Tomahawks" for stylistic similarity). Could this spontoon have been made for Indian allies of the Colonial army? Possibly, but really most were either neutral or had joined the British.There were some Cherokee, Tuscorora and Oneida who fought with the rebels. But that was about it. Still this looks like it could have been an Indian ally's spontoon. Specifics: Length overall 12 3/8 1nches. Blunted tip, fine patina. Surface wear is minimal. A few words about the actual use of a spontoon in the Rev War: The pole once inserted into the conical mounting socket of the spontoon brought its full length to about seven feet. It was a weapon reserved for officers who led in battle. When it was planted upright, the troops remained in place, tilted forward, they advanced, and tilted back, they retreated. GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC AND AS DESCRIBED

Price: 875 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2024-12-17T15:38:30.000Z

Shipping Cost: 20 USD