VERY RARE NEZ PERCE SPONTOON WAR TOMAHAWK.

Rarely seen are original & authentic “as found” spontoon tomahawks. This particular example has a hand forged head with small fleur de lis type hooks at the base measuring about 8-1/2″ on a 21″ haft with pewter inlay. Head is held tight by some additional well patinaed brass tacks on top. The weapon has good weight & balance and was no doubt made as a weapon in the early 19th Century. PROVENANCE: Collection of Ted & Lilly Jarvis; Sotheby’s, Lot 95, May 22, 2013; An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron shows old cleaning, still showing file marks, sound rounding of point, staining & pitting, haft has several hairlines and hand worn patina. 52751-53 (10,000-12,000) – Lot 2025

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2018

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
	2025	$7,865.00	VERY RARE NEZ PERCE SPONTOON WAR TOMAHAWK. Rarely seen are original & authentic “as found” spontoon tomahawks. This particular example has a hand forged head with small fleur de lis type hooks at the base measuring about 8-1/2″ on a 21″ haft with pewter inlay. Head is held tight by some additional well patinaed brass tacks on top. The weapon has good weight & balance and was no doubt made as a weapon in the early 19th Century. PROVENANCE: Collection of Ted & Lilly Jarvis; Sotheby’s, Lot 95, May 22, 2013; An extraordinary private estate collection of a distinguished Virginia gentleman. CONDITION: Very good overall. Iron shows old cleaning, still showing file marks, sound rounding of point, staining & pitting, haft has several hairlines and hand worn patina. 52751-53 (10,000-12,000) – Lot 2025 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2018 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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VERY RARE NEZ PERCE SPONTOON WAR TOMAHAWK.