233 - A PERSIAN STEEL SPEARHEAD WITH FACETED SOCKET, 17TH OR 18TH CEN.

A PERSIAN STEEL SPEARHEAD WITH FACETED SOCKET, 17TH OR 18TH CEN. A Persian spearhead with a pointy, double-fullered, bright steel blade and a faceted socket with chased patterning around the opening as well as remains of gilding near the base of the blade and the socket rim. Persia, 18th or 19th century. Dimensions: L: 11 7/16 in., (29.1 cm.) Condition: One small crack towards tip of blade, and one small crack to side of socket. Otherwise good condition with minimal pitting. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.