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Antique Collectables 18thc 'bosun's' Thread Covered Weighted Persuader. English C1770-90.
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Mark Seabrook Antiques
A superb example of an early ''Bosun''s'' Persuader....these collectable items were used by senior non commissioned naval officers to be used to keep sailors in line and to press-gang those men that were unwilling to join the service....this fine example is made of baleen, which comes from the mouth of the baleen whale....it is weighted at one end with lead and is covered in fine thread....excellent condition.
English. C1770-90. Provenance: Dealers own collection.
Payment can be made by Bank Transfer , all you will need are my Bank Details, which I will send you or off line by Credit / Debit card ,..... e-mail or telephone your card details (long card number, expiry date and three security digits on the reverse of the card) through to me and I will do the rest .
Please quote the Internal Reference Number to identify the item you are enquiring about....thank you.
Internal Reference:...an> MS 7839
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1019141
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 3.6cm (1.4inches)Width is 31.8cm (12.5inches)Depth is 3.6cm (1.4inches)
Antique SA1019141 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
←C18th
ANTIQUE SA1019141
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Specialising in 17/18thc Oak & Country Furniture, Antique Treen, Early Metalware & English Pottery.
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07770 721931
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