Lot 003 - Antique Wrought Iron Toggle Harpoon Head with Remaining Rope Work at Shaft, Mid-19th Century, 23" L 1821 Over 20 pages are mostly

Over 20 pages are mostly filled

minor losses

Early Redware Jug from a New England collection

He is shown resting one arm on a studio prop

Pre-Auction Notes: Item dimensions are of each sheet

Lot 003 - Antique Wrought Iron Toggle Harpoon Head with Remaining Rope Work at Shaft, Mid-19th Century, 23" L 1821 Over 20 pages are mostlyAntique wrought iron toggle harpoon head, dating to the mid 19th century. The toggle head is mounted on a conical iron shaft socket with remnants of rope lashing at the base, showing the method of fastening the line directly to the harpoon shaft rather than through an iron ring. The toggle mechanism consists of a pivoting barbed head designed to turn sideways upon penetration. An accompanying dealer's tag initialed "RPK" and numbered "F11L01036" is