Unusual Lance / short spear

Bill M · 27th August 2006, 11:19 PM

Screws together in the middle. Could be used as a lance or short spear, I guess. OAL (assembled) = 81 inches.

Battara · 28th August 2006, 07:48 PM

Not seen anything like that before. Is it Indo-persian judging by the blade shape and the chasing work?

Tim Simmons · 28th August 2006, 07:52 PM

Its a bit tasty!!!!.

Battara · 28th August 2006, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Its a bit tasty!!!!.

Tim Simmons · 28th August 2006, 08:19 PM

Dashed fine thing, old boy.

Battara · 28th August 2006, 08:28 PM

Oh....I agree.

katana · 28th August 2006, 08:47 PM

What a lovely piece.....you do seem to find them Bill.

I wonder whether it was made 'collapsable' to make transporting it easier...especially on horseback ...or ...so that it could be used 'half length' in a close quarter combat situation? Is the shaft wood with metal overlay? Is the threaded portion wood or metal ? It appears that the threading is machined...if so ..it should help to date it. The spear head looks to be of quality and well forged.....very nice indeed

B.I · 29th August 2006, 12:11 AM

this is indian and northern, probably rajesthan. i would think it dates to early 19thC and i think the whole piece is original and en suite. its a good thing and you did well to find it.
the decoration hints at a kutch style, although somewhat cruder.
the makara clamping the blade is a southern trait, although also used in the north, as in this piece.
well done!

27th August 2006, 11:19 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Unusual Lance / short spear Screws together in the middle. Could be used as a lance or short spear, I guess. OAL (assembled) = 81 inches. Attached Images

28th August 2006, 07:48 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Not seen anything like that before. Is it Indo-persian judging by the blade shape and the chasing work?

28th August 2006, 07:52 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Its a bit tasty!!!!.

28th August 2006, 08:19 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Dashed fine thing, old boy.

28th August 2006, 08:28 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Oh....I agree.

28th August 2006, 08:47 PM	#7
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	What a lovely piece.....you do seem to find them Bill. I wonder whether it was made 'collapsable' to make transporting it easier...especially on horseback ...or ...so that it could be used 'half length' in a close quarter combat situation? Is the shaft wood with metal overlay? Is the threaded portion wood or metal ? It appears that the threading is machined...if so ..it should help to date it. The spear head looks to be of quality and well forged.....very nice indeed

29th August 2006, 12:11 AM	#8
B.I Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 485	this is indian and northern, probably rajesthan. i would think it dates to early 19thC and i think the whole piece is original and en suite. its a good thing and you did well to find it. the decoration hints at a kutch style, although somewhat cruder. the makara clamping the blade is a southern trait, although also used in the north, as in this piece. well done!