Harpoon made by Oliver Allen, Norwich, CT

harpoon

WHALING GEAR - HARPOONS
Allen, Oliver
USA, CT, Norwich
After 1845
metal
shaft 25 in; handle 16-1/4 in.

Harpoon, Oliver Allen gun iron (patented 1845), 4-pronged head, 2" barbs, 25" slender shaft and head length, 4 flanged handled is 16-1/4" with 2-1/2" round at junction of shaft and handle; appears to be all in one piece. (Oliver Allen, Norwich, CT)

1956.1142