Antique Early Treen 18thc Sailmakers Lignum Seam Rubber. English C1770
Code: MS 8168
Dimensions:
W: 1.8" (4.6 cm)H: 1" (2.5 cm)L: 6.5" (16.5 cm)
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A fine example of an 18thc lignum vitae sail maker's seam rubber, it has a thirteen sided diamond shaped knop, which is scratch carved with a pair of compasses and a square, also it contains some feint initials....the octaganol section stem has a traditional flat pointed shaped end with slight marks showing it has had a working life..! It has a very good colour and is in excellent condition with a natural patina.
English. C1770-80.
