Impressive azorean killing iron (lance), intact with wooden handle and rope rigging. This is a one of kind item. You do not find these often. Total lenght approx 125". Metal lance approx. 54". Wooden handle approx. 71". Prov. purchased at Bournes Auction Gallery many years prior. Excellent condition and correct in every detail. Azorean's were off shore whalers through the mid 20th century. They also hired on as crew members during the 19th/20th centuries on American whaling vessels. When they crewed on American vessels they often brought their irons with them. This could explain how this iron ended up in New England. Azorean irons are an import part of American whaling history and are over looked by collectors. item wh5410
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