Maker: Unknown
Butt spike for a spear. Comprising a short round-section spike steel, decorated with sa spiral in triple incised lines, and broken off at about its mid pint, and large fluted double knops and socket divided into transverse bands separated by raised ribs, both of copper alloy. At the top is a cog-like rim of iron. The brass is dented and patinated where it is not polished bright
Given by Robert Taylor, MA
Length: 21.3 cm
Weight: 402 g
Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA
17th Century#
Circa
1600
CE
-
1700
CE
Compare the cog like features of several of the spear heads in this group
Accession number: O.154-1879
Primary reference Number: 159933
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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