Spear
Cultureperhaps
Austrian
Dateearly 1500s
Mediumsteel, wood and textile
Dimensions222 × 9 cm (87 3/8 × 3 9/16 in.), 4 lb, 4 oz. (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsAt top of the socket, both faces bear stamped mark of cross with right angled terminals on the arms; whole within circular recess. See digital file.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.238
DescriptionSteel. Thin, triangular, blade of diamond section, slightly hollow-ground with low medial rib on both faces. Integral socket of octagonal section, flaring slightly to base without langets. Nailed to a modern wooden staff of circular section. At base of the head is a woolen tassel.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on April 14, 1930 from March Brown, Surrey, England. Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 2204
