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[Patrick H]

Superficially, it looks like some kind of take-down archery arrow--WHICH IT ISN'T!

My problem is that I can't tell you what it IS. I can only speculate it's a little flag staff meant for standing on the sidewalk as the patriotic parade goes by--and waving your flag as they pass. Of course, if that theory is correct, we are missing the flag that would be included. In ANY event, we are missing the carrying case for this little take-down staff...whatever it is.

What's your theory?

 

[1842]

Superficially, it looks like some kind of take-down archery arrow--WHICH IT ISN'T!

My problem is that I can't tell you what it IS. I can only speculate it's a little flag staff meant for standing on the sidewalk as the patriotic parade goes by--and waving your flag as they pass. Of course, if that theory is correct, we are missing the flag that would be included. In ANY event, we are missing the carrying case for this little take-down staff...whatever it is.

What's your theory?

Thank you I'm still trying to figure it out. Assembled it is 8' 5".

 

[E_just_E]

Curtain rod. Missing one finial piece...

 

[major bill]

Not sure what it is. Do company level indemnification flags come in collapsible models?

 

[Aussie Billy Sherman]

I thought an arrow at first. No idea whatsoever.

 

[Frederick14Va]

Assembled this is Eight Feet - Five Inches long correct?....
Does the joint have threads, a pin/slot or just holds by friction ?
Any makers marks or markings on the metal components ?
Where did this object come out of or from ?

 

[1842]

Assembled this is Eight Feet - Five Inches long correct?....
Does the joint have threads, a pin/slot or just holds by friction ?
Any makers marks or markings on the metal components ?
Where did this object come out of or from ?

Yes, 8' 5"
Fiction
No markings
Georgia
Thanks for asking.

 

[1842]

Curtain rod. Missing one finial piece...

I think it's not a curtain rod, but I think that is what I will use it for. Thanks for the good idea.

 

[1842]

Not sure what it is. Do company level indemnification flags come in collapsible models?

Good thought.

 

[Patrick H]

I still think it's probably a flag staff--except now I realize it's probably a lot bigger than I previously assumed.

 

[Rebforever]

Would it be a jousting lance used today for contest sticking it through a little ring on horseback?

 

[ole]

My guess is a flagstaff.

 

[Booner]

perhaps it's a copy of a British sergeants spontoon?

 

[1842]

perhaps it's a copy of a British sergeants spontoon?

Now we are getting some where. Thanks for the picture

 

[1842]

Now we are getting some where. Thanks for the picture

Do you know the time period of the picture?

 

[Booner]

Roughly 1795-1815 check the link below for more information.

http://www.nam.ac.uk/waterloo200/200-object/sergeants-spontoon/

 

[Arioch]

…Think you nailed it, Booner….

I was going with a flag staff….possibly from a post war organization (GAR..etc…)….but, a picture is worth a thousand words..and your's looks rather definitive…..just a question of Who's, what, and where it came from…

 

[Arioch]

Could it actually be 'Revolutionary War' era?….or '1812' era?…

 

[samuel orris]

I think you nailed it Booner.