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**A GERMAN OFFICER'S SPONTOON
**A GERMAN OFFICER'S SPONTOON, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY PRUSSIAN
of regulation type, with leaf-shaped blade etched and gilt with the Royal cypher on each face (worn, pitted), waisted base pierced with a series of shaped apertures, moulded cross-guard, faceted socket with two collars, a pair of straps, on an early wooden haft
39.8 cm; 15 3/4 in head
Sold for £270
**A GERMAN OFFICER'S SPONTOON, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY PRUSSIAN
of regulation type, with leaf-shaped blade etched and gilt with the Royal cypher on each face (worn, pitted), waisted base pierced with a series of shaped apertures, moulded cross-guard, faceted socket with two collars, a pair of straps, on an early wooden haft
39.8 cm; 15 3/4 in head