American Sponton

junker · 20th April 2013, 08:50 AM

Hello,
Thanks for your guesses.

Found out that a third one without the marks came along in another auction in Germany.
It was described as 16/17 century lance head.
But we know this couldn`t be at all.

Wonder why there are three of a kind in such little time.

best wishes
Dirk

M ELEY · 20th April 2013, 10:37 AM

Hmmm. It seems to be the real deal, if that is what you mean as far as others popping up at the same time. I still say Amer or German spontoon, ca late 18th/early 19th. Spontoons were more ceremonial, so they lasted into the early 1800's. Langets look right, as does the pole. Hard to say without holding the piece, though-

They don't appear to be any of the knock-offs out there.

20th April 2013, 08:50 AM	#1
junker Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 140	Hello, Thanks for your guesses. Found out that a third one without the marks came along in another auction in Germany. It was described as 16/17 century lance head. But we know this couldn`t be at all. Wonder why there are three of a kind in such little time. best wishes Dirk

20th April 2013, 10:37 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	Hmmm. It seems to be the real deal, if that is what you mean as far as others popping up at the same time. I still say Amer or German spontoon, ca late 18th/early 19th. Spontoons were more ceremonial, so they lasted into the early 1800's. Langets look right, as does the pole. Hard to say without holding the piece, though- They don't appear to be any of the knock-offs out there.