AN ARTILLERY LINSTOCK IN THE STYLE OF THE EARLY 18th CENTURY

AN ARTILLERY LINSTOCK IN THE STYLE OF THE EARLY 18th CENTURY

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This specialized staff weapon was used primarily to ignite the charge in pieces of artillery. The two lateral projections ending in eagles' heads are actually clips designed to hold the smoldering matches that allowed the firer to stand a little further from the cannon. The protruding blade allowed the linstock to be used as a weapon if necessary.

The finely wrought iron head on this linstock is 19 inches long, while the 4-sided wooden pole or haft is 63 inches in length. The haft is inserted into a 2-piece metal socket. that rises to a spear with a bulbous base which is 9 inches long. On either side of the spear are 2 lateral projections designed to friction hold the combustible hemp match which was designed to ignite the powder charge at a cannon's touchhole. The projections at their terminuses are in the form of grotesque long beaked eagle heads; these are well executed.  The surface of the iron components is beautiful with a rich mellow patina and no pitting. Possibly a Victorian copy this is never-the-less a rare find.  [pe] [ph:L]

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