Items Similar to Collection of 18th
19th Century Antique Eel Spears
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
Collection of 18th
19th Century Antique Eel Spears
$2,995.34
£2,175
€2,544.14
CA$4,097.48
A$4,459.32
CHF 2,363.88
MX$53,648.97
NOK 29,981.58
SEK 27,431.04
DKK 19,006.64
About the Item
A collection of five 18th and 19th century antique eel spears acquired from an East Anglian collection.
Also known as gleeves, these spears date from circa 1750-1850, constructed in wrought iron in a classic Victorian style.
East Anglia was once a popular spot for eel hunting all those years ago. In medieval times eels were used as currency, then in later years they were exchanged for money or cooked as a meal for the table. In recent times, the county now works to protect the marine animal.
These fishing antiques are an element of history that would make an interesting and striking wall hanging display in a period style property.
The largest is stamped with an indistinct name while the others are unmarked.
Additional information
The overall dimensions are for the largest spear.
- Dimensions:Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Style:Georgian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1750-1850
- Condition:Good structural condition. Two with relatively modern weld repairs; one to the shaft and one to the knife. These would have been fitted to long wooden poles.
- Seller Location:Wormelow, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 9358071stDibs: LU2096342982792
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2006
1stDibs seller since 2016
781 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 5 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Wormelow, United Kingdom
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllSet of Late Georgian Steel Fire Tools
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of late Georgian polished steel fire irons comprising of a poker, tongs and shovel.
The quality of these original fire tools remains after 240 years, as they display urn shape...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of Reclaimed Georgian Fire Tools
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of original reclaimed Georgian fire tools. The set consists of a poker, tongs and shovel with matching finial shaped handles. The perfect finishing touch for an antique firepla...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel, Metal
Set of Original Georgian Fire Irons
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of original antique Georgian fire irons. The set consists of a poker, tongs and shovel with matching finial shaped handles. The perfect finis...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of Antique Georgian English Fire Tools
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of antique Georgian steel fire tools with brass handles.
This fire tool set includes a poker, tongs and a pierced shovel. The perfect finishing touch to any fireplace!
Additi...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of Early 19th Century Polished Steel Fire Tools
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of early 19th century polished steel fire tools, originals from the English Regency era. The set consists of a poker, tongs and a shovel. The perfect accompaniment to your anti...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Set of English Georgian Polished Steel Fire Tools
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of original antique Georgian polished steel fire irons.
The set consists of a poker, tongs and an elegant pierced shovel with matching twisted shafts.
The perfect finishing t...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Steel, Metal
You May Also Like
A collection of 18th and 19th Century Eel Speers
Located in London, GB
A collection of 18th and 19th Century Eel Speers
Largest 60cm by 30cm by 4cm smallest 30cm by 20 cm by 3cm
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Antique English Georgian Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century English Georgian period fireplace toolset. It is made of wrought iron and polished brass. The toolset consists of fireplace tongs, a poker and a shove...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Iron, Brass
Fine Set of Georgian Steel Fire Tools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of George III period firetools in gunmetal steel with hexagonal teardrop handles, comprising a pair of tongs, poker and shovel, the latter with Chinese fretwork piercing to ...
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel
$4,900 / set
Set of Scottish Early 19th Century Georgian Steel Fire Irons Tools
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming matching set of early 19th century Georgian Steel fire irons comprising of a poker, tongs and a shovel with a decorative pierced b...
Category
Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel
Rustic French Fireplace Tools, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 17th-18th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire fork. The tools are made of wrought iron. The...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 19th Century English Steel Fire Tools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Set of simple 19th Century English steel fire tools comprising a poker, tongs and shovel, the later with pierced lace design, the handles with ball finials over octagonal grips, all ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel
$4,900 / set