Fifteen Wood Sailor's and Fisherman's Tools

Description:

Fifteen Wood Sailor's and Fisherman's Tools, 19th century, including a carved wood compass, whetstone holder, lignum vitae pulley block, fishhook bender, needle/awl case, three cylindrical objects, two ribbed/toothed objects, a cylindrical object with a woven ball at one end, a conical object, a conical object with a handle, tacks and a hook, a double pointed cylindrical tool, a slotted tool, and a seam rubber, lg. to 16 in.
Estimate $300-500


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