Two Beach Finds

[DirtkneeDan]

These two items were found at beach locations by different people and different times.
I believe both are made of brass. The "arrow" looking thing is approx. 5" long. The "spike"
is about 6 1/2" long. Spike looks like the head has been struck with a hammer. Your help
on one or both is greatly appreciated. Thanks



One item has been identified as a swordfish Dart Will be reposting the other. Thanks

 

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[Sheldon J]

Both remind me of different types of fishing spear points.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The first item is cool. I believe another like it was found but I cant find the old thread. I think it was shot from a spear gun. I think I see the hole in the side.

 

[Dig-m-Deep]

Harpoon points I believe.. this might help on the first one...
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-nautical-solid-brass-harpoon-spear

#386 at the bottom http://www.thomastonauction.com/catalog.php?AuctionNumber=80

 

[DirtkneeDan]

Thanks for the responses. Dig-m-Deep looks like you hit the nail on the head with that harpoon tip. Thanks. Wish they didnt block out that selling price though. lol

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I found the other thread. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,270651.0.html

You could make a harpoon belt buckle.




Swordfish Dart - it doesnt say the price but they are still made today. http://www.thetford.com/HOME/PARTS/MarineHardware/SeatsDartsShanksHooksSnaps/tabid/404/Default.aspx

 

[DirtkneeDan]

Thanks BigCypress. I don't think I'll be making a belt buckle any time soon. But it might find it's way on to some kind of wall mount. Maybe I should mark this post solved and start another for that other "harpoony" thing.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Thanks BigCypress. I don't think I'll be making a belt buckle any time soon. But it might find it's way on to some kind of wall mount. Maybe I should mark this post solved and start another for that other "harpoony" thing.

That would be OK.

 

[pappastratos]

cool ! the small one looks ornamental, but the long one looks like the real deal. Good finds. All I find at the beach is nails & fish hooks,,

 

[High Plains Digger]

I don't want to be a wet blanket, but the harpoon on the auction was 48 inches long, which would make sense. Subject is 6 1/2 inches. Doesn't make sense. Also, what makes sense, is that it needs an "attaching point" someplace becuase the wood body of the harpoon wouldn't bear the weight of a "Nantucket Sleigh Ride". You would want the rope attached to what is going to stay in the whale. And that point of attachment has to be very deep to get a good bite. Not that I have ever harpooned a whale, or even studied a harpoon close up. Just a few pictures.

 

[bradyboy]

What area were they found?
look ornamental, but I could be wrong
are they threaded?
Brady

 

[IronSpike]

Great ID

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=811184