Object: Spearhead
Classification: V
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: Society of Antiquaries,B.23,Burlington House W,Dr. Roots' Collection, No. 10
Site: England, middlesex,close to thames at hampton,near bushy park,1855
Discovery context: river
Parish: Hampton
County: Greater London
Country: England
Year of discovery: 1855
Length (mm): 167
Width (mm): 23
Edge (mm): 35
Thickness (mm): 22
Weight (g): 120
Patina: No patina.
Surface: Smooth. Bronze coloured shades from golden to reddish and dark brown. Very tiny pits all over.
Other: Width: blade 35mm; socket 22.5mm,Thickness: socket 22mm; blade 14.5mm,Weight: 120.47 gms
Description: This appears to have been intended for the chase and not for warfare, as similar ones are generally found in old hunting grounds. 2 holes which are practically filled with encrusted metal.