19th century wrought iron eel spear

19th century wrought iron eel spear

Code: 10117

Dimensions:

W: 21.5cm (8.5")L: 251cm (98.8")

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This wrought iron eel spear is a stunning example from a bygone age. Hand forged by blacksmiths this spear is a mounted on a long wooden staff and would have been used to hunt eels at low tide in muddy banks or in shallow rivers. A highly sought after decorative piece of fishing history.