Collection Item: Replica Spear (Post-Medieval Fake)

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Replica spear (Post-Medieval fake)
Object category
Prehistoric
Post-Medieval
Creators
Simpson, Edward (Knapper)
Description
Flint Jack replica; broad, triangular spearhead with obliquely angled shoulders and a square tang. c.30% cortex on ventral surface. Opaque, dark grey flint, flecked with light grey inclusions.
Production date start
1840
Production date end
1870
Period
Victorian

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 2013.157
Number of objects
1
ID
17883

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Flint (rock) (Whole)
Dimensions
Whole length 15.4 cm
Whole width 6.8 cm
Whole thickness 1.1 cm

Production

Creators
Simpson, Edward (Knapper)