Antique Treen 19thc Sailors Hardwood Seam Rubber Or Liner. English.

Antique Treen 19thc Sailors Hardwood Seam Rubber Or Liner. English.

Code: MS 7646

Dimensions:

H: 1.6" (4.1 cm)D: 1.1" (2.8 cm)L: 4.2" (10.7 cm)

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A superb 19thc sail-maker's hardwood seam rubber or liner with faceted knop.......this hand held tool would have been used to press down seams before hand-sewing canvas sails......it is decorated with scratch line decoration and has gained a very good colour and patina from years of constant use....

English. C1840-60.