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Ship's Oak Pulley Fiddle Block
Hatchwell Antiques
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Ship's Oak Pulley Fiddle Block

18th century
Description

A mid 18th century Naval oak fiddle pulley block, with two wood sheaves.

Marked with Roman Numerals: XXVIIII

Height: 74 cm.

Width: 34 cm.

Depth: 14 cm.

For a similar fiddle block see the collection of: Chatham Historic Dockyard. Catalogue Number: INV.146

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Fiddle Block to the 18th Century.

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SA1053534
Description
A mid 18th century Naval oak fiddle pulley block, with two wood sheaves.

Marked with Roman Numerals: XXVIIII

Height: 74 cm.

Width: 34 cm.

Depth: 14 cm.

For a similar fiddle block see the collection of: Chatham Historic Dockyard. Catalogue Number: INV.146

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Fiddle Block to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053534
Hatchwell Antiques
Hatchwell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Furniture & lighting alongside clocks, scientific & optical instruments.

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Archive I A carved dark oak ships fiddle pulley block featuring two aligned sheaves and an aged wood patina.

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A carved dark oak ships fiddle pulley block featuring two aligned sheaves and an aged wood patina.
Ship's oak pulley fiddle block
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A carved dark oak ships fiddle pulley block featuring two aligned sheaves and an aged wood patina.
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A fiddle block is a maritime rigging pulley featuring two sheaves of different diameters aligned in a single plane, creating an elongated shape resembling a violin or fiddle.

Nautical pulleys were predominantly carved from dense hardwoods such as oak, elm, or lignum vitae, often secured with wrought iron, steel, or brass fittings for durability in marine environments.

Authentic examples exhibit hand-carved timber grain, irregular wear within the rope channels, historical oxidisation around metal fastenings, and signs of exposure to salt water and mechanical friction.

These nautical artifacts function as standalone sculptural accents when displayed on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or sideboard tops in coastal, industrial, or rustic interior schemes.

Preservation requires regular light dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and occasional treatment with a natural beeswax paste to maintain the timber finish and protect the historical surface patina.
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