Antique Nantucket Whale Whaling Harpoon Iron 19th Century Maritime Wrought Iron
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:3773941 |
GREAT Original Early 19th Century Forged Iron New England Antique American Whaling Harpoon A nice example of an antique whaling harpoon dating from the first quarter of the 19th century, circa 1830-50.As you can see this is a toggle head example, formed to accomodate an iron cotter stlye pin. Similar examples can be seen in numerous volumes on the subject of whaling and the industry behind it. All blacksmith made, hand forged out of high quality iron. From age there is some minor pitting fr...om age to the surface. Overall though this is a very good/very good+ example. Measures an impressive 33" in overall length, with the blade being 8" in length.A wonderful original example of early American, New England whaling harpoon, certain to be a great addition to any maritime or whaling related collection. This was Purchased out of a Dedham Mass. Estate sale years ago with notations stating it was bought from a Nantucket estate along side some blubber spades and other harpoons.
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Offered on a Seven Day No Reserve Auction! Thanks for visiting Foxrun-Farms, now in our 21th year on ebay! Please be sure to visit our weekly offerings of period Americana and metalware, always offered without reserve!
ATTENTION NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS *As of June 1, 2019 EBAY will Be Collecting Sales Tax for NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS. If you live in New York, Sales Tax will be applied and paid to the State by Ebay. We CAN NOT Honor Tax Exemptions (I.E. For Antique Dealers). Dealers with Tax ID Numbers can adjust the tax charged for the sale on their annual resale reports. Sorry there are NO EXCEPTIONS to this New Rule. We Can Not Change Any Invoice in Regards to Sales Tax Once It is processed by Ebay. RESIDENTS OUTSIDE NEW YORK STATE WILL NOT BE CHARGED ANY TAX PER CURRENT FEDERAL RULES*. Thanks For Your Understanding!
