Tournament Lance

Culture English , London

Dateabout 1839

Mediumpainted wood, iron, leather

Dimensions5 × 365 cm, 65 mm (1 15/16 × 143 11/16 × 255 7/8 in.), 4 lb, 4 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.268

DescriptionLong shaft of soft wood, probably pine. Of circular section, tapers for about 2/3 of its length to tip. Tapered portion is deeply cut with 8 semi-circular, longitudinal flutes that extend nearly to tip which terminates in flat-ended button. Butt portion of shaft is nearly straight-sided, tapering only for about 1/4 of its length to straight-cut end. Near mid-length this portion is fitted with grapper made from strips of thick leather wrapped around shaft, to which it is secured with 3 flat-headed nails. There is no grip. Except for flutes which are yellow-painted, lance is painted black.
ProvenanceSaid to have been used at the Eglinton tournament, 1839; Fenton and Sons, Ltd (London). Purchased by John W. Higgins on 27 April 1930 from Fenton & Sons, Ltd. (London). Given to the Armory on 1 July 1954. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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