Georgian Whaler's Fid
Stock No
3814
2015
- £850.00
- €1,027 Euro
- $1,075 US Dollar
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Item Description
A late 18th century whalebone fid for splicing ropes on board ship; probably cut from a whale's jaw bone.
A generous 12 inches long, turned and tapering from 1 1/4 in to a dull point, pierced for a rope strap, the holes showing considerable and attractive wear. The top surface engraved with the owner's initials 'CSJ'.
English or American, circa 1790.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
London, London
Period
18th Century & Earlier
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)207 7275263
+44 (0)7831 561042
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