RARE SPONTOON STYLE PIPE TOMAHAWK.

RARE SPONTOON STYLE PIPE TOMAHAWK. Hand forged, spontoon shaped head, about 11” overall with a 7-1/2” x 3” blade that has a heart cutout with curled finials. The socket is forged into a circle and secured with three rivets. The 2-1/8” x 3/4” pipe bowl is applied to the top of the socket. The sides of the blade, between the finials, are crudely incised with an 8-pointed star and small lightly scratched lines around the heart-shaped cutout. The blade is somewhat crusty, with the appearance of having gone through a fire a long time ago. The haft is 20” overall length, inlaid with a pattern of 5/32” wide pewter or lead inlays with two 1/2” bands near the head. The mouthpiece end of the haft has a cutout for the hand and a 3” long oval mouthpiece. CONDITION: The head has a crusty blue/brown patina with blunted tip and rather sharp edges. The haft shows fine wear with an old worn patina with strong oxidation to the pewter inlays. 4-31056 JR499 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	369	$4,025.00	RARE SPONTOON STYLE PIPE TOMAHAWK. Hand forged, spontoon shaped head, about 11” overall with a 7-1/2” x 3” blade that has a heart cutout with curled finials. The socket is forged into a circle and secured with three rivets. The 2-1/8” x 3/4” pipe bowl is applied to the top of the socket. The sides of the blade, between the finials, are crudely incised with an 8-pointed star and small lightly scratched lines around the heart-shaped cutout. The blade is somewhat crusty, with the appearance of having gone through a fire a long time ago. The haft is 20” overall length, inlaid with a pattern of 5/32” wide pewter or lead inlays with two 1/2” bands near the head. The mouthpiece end of the haft has a cutout for the hand and a 3” long oval mouthpiece. CONDITION: The head has a crusty blue/brown patina with blunted tip and rather sharp edges. The haft shows fine wear with an old worn patina with strong oxidation to the pewter inlays. 4-31056 JR499 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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