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Georgian Whaler's Fid

Stock No

3814

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2015
  • £850.00
  • €991 Euro
  • $1,061 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

WALPOLES

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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