Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
Jun 1, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 2870:
Medieval Multi-Spiked Fishing Spearhead
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Start price:
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Estimated price:
$80 - $100
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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13th-15th century AD
A substantial iron eel or fish spearhead comprising a flared socket with six-pronged attachment of barbed spikes, to one side a further two U-shaped attachments with prongs, one to the other, all tied together by tightly looped wire; professionally cleaned and conserved. 612 grams, 26cm (10 1/4"). Fine condition. Rare. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the late 1950s.
