Repurposed Spontoon?

mgolab · 17th January 2026, 08:57 PM

This piece just arrived. Reminds me of a pike/spontoon repurposed for a short sword. Nice lion head pommel.

My guess is late 18th century. Found in Massachusetts

20 inches overall with a 15 inch blade.

M ELEY · Today, 04:39 PM

Hello Mark. The hilt on this piece is amazing! It certainly dates 18th or earlier. It resembles the early 'English lion' types, but it could also be Dutch. The blade is interesting. While it could be a European or American pike head, it also resembles both Indonesian and East Indian spear heads. The ribbed collar makes me wonder if it might be more Asian (Chinese? Malay?) That's always the problem with these types, as all countries used them and they were always the plainest of the plain weapons. I'll let others chime in on their opinion.

mgolab · Today, 07:19 PM

Thanks Mark. Very good to hear from you. Yes, the blade has me scratching my head. Here is another picture with indentations on the blade.

Also, the blade is peened and runs through the hilt.

Thanks

17th January 2026, 08:57 PM	#1
mgolab Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 132	Repurposed Spontoon? This piece just arrived. Reminds me of a pike/spontoon repurposed for a short sword. Nice lion head pommel. My guess is late 18th century. Found in Massachusetts 20 inches overall with a 15 inch blade. Attached Images

Today, 07:19 PM	#3
mgolab Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 132	Thanks Mark. Very good to hear from you. Yes, the blade has me scratching my head. Here is another picture with indentations on the blade. Also, the blade is peened and runs through the hilt. Thanks Attached Images

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Today, 04:39 PM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,217	Hello Mark. The hilt on this piece is amazing! It certainly dates 18th or earlier. It resembles the early 'English lion' types, but it could also be Dutch. The blade is interesting. While it could be a European or American pike head, it also resembles both Indonesian and East Indian spear heads. The ribbed collar makes me wonder if it might be more Asian (Chinese? Malay?) That's always the problem with these types, as all countries used them and they were always the plainest of the plain weapons. I'll let others chime in on their opinion.