Posted 7 years ago
LisaJo
(2 items)
This was found in a wooden crate up in the loft of the Auction House. It was in the crate with some other farm implements such as 2 Dehorner/Dishorners, and a couple more that Im not really sure about and will post them as well...the only marking on this one is 47. Inside the circle on top, there is a trigger of sorts and when pulled, there are 2 blades that come out and will lock. To disengage pull the lever/trigger and slide and the blades are retracted. Can' t find any other markings on it. If anyone has any knowledge as to manufacturer, possible date, and exactly what this was used for, I would greatly appreciate it.
Oh yes ...by the way...it is 32"L and Extremely heavy!
And it's a beauty! These always remind me of some kind of Viking-era weapon. :-)
Yes Uncle Ron...That was actually one of my ideals of what it was...lol...I said it looks like some sort of Medieval Torture Weapon or a Viking's weapon!
Don't know, but it's a size 44. LOL !!
Thank You so much bobby725!! I would never have guessed that one! I looked it up after you told me what is was and found out some really cool info on it and how it was used to get hay off of steamer ships and such! Very cool! Sorry I didnt reply a thank you sooner...I thought I did! Your knowledge is greatly appreciated!
Thank you fortapache and aura for the love! Im new on here ...but I love it already! I greatly appreciate all the knowledge and help I have gotten in just a couple of days here!
Hang around CyberAsylum/CW awhile & you might change your mind. LOL !!
I posted a pic of a piece of furniture I found at the same place I found this treasure. I wasnt exactly sure as to what it was and the Mystery was Solved...it's a Pedestal Desk...can anyone help me with an approx age of this desk???
bobby725...do you know about how old my hay spear/harpoon could be?
Thank You so much bobby725. Going from the info you gave me identifying the spear, thats what I came up with as well. But Im an newbie at this! Do you know anything about antique desks, bobby725? Maybe you could help me date my pedestal desk?