Identification Request; Iron Pike or Flag Topper

[David R]

Looks very like an old Indian lance point I have in my collection. When obsolete what better use for one of these than as a flag staff finial. Looks like it was a nice high class piece back in the day.

[tom hyle]

Look inside the hole of the socket; can you see whether it was curled/hammerd together, etc?

[dketch]

Originally Posted by tom hyle

Look inside the hole of the socket; can you see whether it was curled/hammerd together, etc?

Thanks for the question, Tom. Will take a look and post what I find. Not having a "weapons" background or expertise as many of you do, what specifically should I be looking for, Tom?

[dketch]

Originally Posted by tom hyle

Look inside the hole of the socket; can you see whether it was curled/hammerd together, etc?

Thanks Again Tom,

Ok, I looked in the socket hole; there is no sign of a seam and the inside is much rougher to the touch than the outside of the pike (and the metal thickness is a little inconsistant around the outside/edges), so I am assuming it was hammered or poured as a single piece (?) although for as heavy and thick as it is, it would have been a tough go at it I would think.

Any other suggestions / recommendations?

- Doug

[dketch]

Originally Posted by David R

Looks very like an old Indian lance point I have in my collection. When obsolete what better use for one of these than as a flag staff finial. Looks like it was a nice high class piece back in the day.

Cool, Thanks for your input David. I appreciate it.

[dketch]

Originally Posted by David R

Looks very like an old Indian lance point I have in my collection. When obsolete what better use for one of these than as a flag staff finial. Looks like it was a nice high class piece back in the day.

Cool, Thanks for your input David. I appreciate it.