Steel Spike, Initialed SHF
I've had this sitting on my desk for years and have no idea what it is?
Bearing inscribed gilt decorated initials "SHF" which I believe may be for a Samuel Hoppe of Solingen(?) or possibly a Simon Helvig Fils, a French armourer from the Alsace.
19cm long, easily gripped with thumb and forefinger, about 4cm from the point there is a small piece of brass, possibly gilt, inset into the steel.
Anybody any ideas what this?
Many thanks.
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