Description
American Wrought Iron Double Flue Arctic Whale Harpoon , 19th c., stamped "GS" for blacksmith George Swain, Jr. (1791-1880), length 38 1/2 in. Provenance: Samuel L. Lowe, Jr. Antiques Inc., Boston, 1981; Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Walter D. Cockerham, New Orleans . Note: Swain was an ex-whaleman, having sailed...