Antique Maritime Collectables Early 19thc Whalebone Seam Rubber Initialled T.W. English.
Code: MS 8586
Dimensions:
W: 2.2" (5.6 cm)H: 5" (12.7 cm)D: 1" (2.5 cm)
SOLD
A beautifully made whalebone seam rubber from the mid 19thc, of pleasing shape with attractive shaped finial and with the owners initials TW....these very collectable items were used for creasing folds on heavy canvas, flattening seams and smoothing stitches on sail cloth....a very tactile piece of maritine history in excellent condition.
English. C1840-60.
