Harpoon made by Oliver Allen, Norwich, CT, circa 1850

harpoon

WHALING GEAR - HARPOONS
Allen, Oliver
USA, CT, Norwich
Circa 1850
LOA 42-1/8 in.; LOA iron 25-5/8 in.

Harpoon with 4 flukes; short pole, each end shaped to fit into socket. NB: Oliver Allen gun harpoon (Norwich, CT, ca. 1850); for use with shoulder gun; this had limited success and was soon discontinued.

1973.149