8th Dec, 2021 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 288
 

288

â’¶ A MILITARY SPONTOON

â’¶ A MILITARY SPONTOON, MID-18TH CENTURY

of regulation type, with diamond-shaped blade, later etched with a coat-of-arms and motto on one face (light pitting) straight cross-piece with conical finials, tapering socket, and a pair of short straps, on a later wooden haft

48.5 cm; 19 in head

Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)

Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

Sold for £240


 

â’¶ A MILITARY SPONTOON, MID-18TH CENTURY

of regulation type, with diamond-shaped blade, later etched with a coat-of-arms and motto on one face (light pitting) straight cross-piece with conical finials, tapering socket, and a pair of short straps, on a later wooden haft

48.5 cm; 19 in head

Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)

Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey