{"product_id":"oude-speerpunt-uit-de-nederlandse-opstand-16e-17e-eeuw","title":"Old spearhead from the Dutch Revolt (16th–17th century)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"374\"\u003eImagine the sound of marching soldiers, the clanging of steel, and the shouts of commands across a misty battlefield in the Low Countries, somewhere in the late \u003cstrong\u003e16th century\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the distance, infantrymen form a closed line, their spears pointed forward, ready to hold their ground in a battle that would change history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"703\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003espearhead\u003c\/strong\u003e is a silent witness to that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"268\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003erare and impressive historical object\u003c\/strong\u003e: this authentic spearhead dates from the period of the Dutch Revolt (circa 1568–1648), a defining episode in European history. During this time, the Netherlands rebelled against the Spanish Empire, leading to the prolonged and impactful Eighty Years' War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eThe shape of this spearhead, with its characteristic blade and decorative side projections, is typical of weapons used by infantry units throughout Europe in the \u003cstrong\u003e16th and 17th centuries\u003c\/strong\u003e. Such spears, including variants like \u003cstrong\u003epartisans and winged spears\u003c\/strong\u003e, played a crucial role on the battlefield, both in combat lines and in defense against \u003cstrong\u003ecavalry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"996\"\u003eWhile its exact origin cannot be traced with absolute certainty to one specific army, this type of spearhead is known to have been used by various troops during this period, including \u003cstrong\u003eSpanish, Dutch, and German soldiers\u003c\/strong\u003e. This broad historical context makes it a particularly valuable \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic rust formation\u003c\/strong\u003e and weathered structure give this piece a powerful historical character—a tangible reminder of an era of conflict, change, and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003eThe spearhead comes in a \u003cstrong\u003estylish display case\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ready to be exhibited as a wall object. This creates a unique combination of museum-like appeal and decorative power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1725\" data-section-id=\"xvb4qk\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003e• Authentic spearhead from the 16th–17th century\u003cbr data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1787\"\u003e• Period: Dutch Revolt \/ Eighty Years' War (1568–1648)\u003cbr data-end=\"1858\" data-start=\"1855\"\u003e• Type: European infantry spear (comparable to partisan \/ winged spear)\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Fair \/ Ground find\u003cbr\u003e• Original state with natural patina and aging\u003cbr data-end=\"1996\" data-start=\"1993\"\u003e• Includes display case for wall presentation\u003cbr data-end=\"2045\" data-start=\"2042\"\u003e• Unique and non-reproducible collector's item\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2121\" data-start=\"2100\" data-section-id=\"f5cnos\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2121\" data-start=\"2104\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2123\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"2141\" data-start=\"2138\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 251 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiekhuys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56949316321624,"sku":"0163","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/9919\/1896\/files\/20260321-140141.jpg?v=1774100400","url":"https:\/\/antiekhuys.nl\/en\/products\/oude-speerpunt-uit-de-nederlandse-opstand-16e-17e-eeuw","provider":"Antiekhuys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}