Maker: Unknown
Butt spike for a spear. Heavy and plain, of steel, comprising a long round-section spike, a large medial knop with mouldings brazed on at either side, and a flaring socket with a seam running up one side. The end of the socket is damaged, the whole polished bright with little pitting except at the tip
Given by Robert Taylor, MA
Length: 38.5 cm
Weight: 482 g
Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA
17th Century#
Circa
1600
CE
-
1700
CE
Accession number: O.157-1879
Primary reference Number: 159936
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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