{"product_id":"two-prong-fish-spear-head","title":"Two Prong Fish Spear Head Hand Forged Iron Antique Barbed Socket Gig","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis two prong fish spear head is hand forged iron, likely dating to the 19th to early 20th century, with a tapered hollow socket and inward facing barbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is solid, with sharp points still present and a rough brown black surface showing rust and pitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish gigs of this form were used for fishing, including eels and flounder, and this small head offers a close look at the barbed construction of older fishing tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e One fish spear or gig head only, no pole included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two prong socketed fishing spear head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand forged iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown black with brown oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maker and mark: Not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primitive fishing tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 1\/4 inches from the tips of the tines to the base. Socket where it fits a pole is about 1 inch round. Tines are about 2 inches wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two prongs in a U shaped form, one long inward facing barb near each sharp tip, and a tapered hollow socket with a round securing hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The iron head is solid, with both pointed tines and their inward facing barbs present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hollow socket and its round securing hole remain visible at the base of the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe two prongs retain their open U shaped outline above the tapered socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface rust, oxidation and pitting are visible across the rough brown black iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome light fibrous residue is visible inside the empty socket; its material is Not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo pole or handle is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more like this in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-collectibles\"\u003eVintage Collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you collect antique iron fishing tools, the two barbed prongs and open socket give you construction details to study in a tackle display. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50954166599935,"sku":"B5-T14-3712","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/hand-forged-iron-two-prong-fish-spear-head-front.jpg?v=1794104530","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/two-prong-fish-spear-head","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}