DuMouchelles
Live Auction

The October 2022 Auctions: Day 2

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1489

AMERICAN SPONTOONS, C. LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH C., TWO PIECES, L 11.25" (BLADES ONLY)

Estimate: $400 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
Two American spontoons. The first having an overall length of 73.5", the width of the guard is 5.25". The haft appears to be original with 8" rivetted mounting straps connecting the head. The second spontoon has an overall length of 87.25", a guard width of 5". The haft is a later replacement. The blade and guard are threaded and may be removed.