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Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Thread Covered Weighted Persuader. English C1770-90.
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Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Thread Covered Weighted Persuader. English C1770-90.

18th century
Sold 14 November 2024 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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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 sailor's in line and to press-gang those men that were unwilling to join the service, the naval officers would wait outside the taverns and inns at closing time and then hit the unsuspecting drunken men over the head and bundle them on board ship....the next time they awoke, they were in the navy, miles out to sea !... with a sore head and I'm sure a look of bewilderment...! This fine persuader is made using baleen, ( which comes from the filter part inside the mouth of the baleen whale) ....it is weighted at the end with lead and is covered in very finely worked thread....in excellent condition considering that it has been used..!

English. C1770-90. (From a private collection)

Physical Dimensions
Height
29.2cm (11.50")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Bosuns Persuader to the 18th Century.

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SA1097591
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8126
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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 sailor's in line and to press-gang those men that were unwilling to join the service, the naval officers would wait outside the taverns and inns at closing time and then hit the unsuspecting drunken men over the head and bundle them on board ship....the next time they awoke, they were in the navy, miles out to sea !... with a sore head and I'm sure a look of bewilderment...
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! This fine persuader is made using baleen, ( which comes from the filter part inside the mouth of the baleen whale).
Mark Seabrook Antiques

....it is weighted at the end with lead and is covered in very finely worked thread....in excellent condition considering that it has been used..!

English. C1770-90. (From a private collection)

Height
29.2cm (11.50")
Width
3.8cm (1.50")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Bosuns Persuader to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1097591
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8126
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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An 18th-century threaded and weighted bosuns persuader featuring dark woven cordwork over a cylindrical core with bulbous ends. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An 18th-century threaded and weighted bosuns persuader featuring dark woven cordwork over a cylindrical core with bulbous ends. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Thread Covered Weighted Persuader. English C1770-90.

Archive II An 18th-century threaded and weighted bosuns persuader featuring dark woven cordwork over a cylindrical core with bulbous ends. View II
Archive III An 18th-century threaded and weighted bosuns persuader featuring dark woven cordwork over a cylindrical core with bulbous ends. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century threaded and weighted bosuns persuader featuring dark woven cordwork over a cylindrical core with bulbous ends. View IV
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

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An 18th-century threaded and weighted bosuns persuader featuring dark woven cordwork over a cylindrical core with bulbous ends.
Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Thread Covered Weighted Persuader. English C1770-90.
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An 18th-century threaded and weighted bosuns persuader featuring dark woven cordwork over a cylindrical core with bulbous ends.
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  • ObjectMaritime Collectables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Maritime
  • MaterialThread, Lead, Plant Fibre
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsThread-wrapped body, Weighted spherical ends, Woven knotwork
  • SizeH 29.2 cm (11 in) x W 3.8 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A bosuns persuader is a historical maritime tool or cudgel traditionally used by boatswains on naval vessels to maintain discipline among the crew.

These items were typically constructed with an internal core of lead or metal for weight, encased in tightly bound twine, thread, or leather work for grip and impact.

Authenticity is determined through period-correct materials, hand-woven thread techniques showing consistent wear, natural oxidisation, and structural integrity appropriate for the late 18th century.

Displaying the piece within a glass-topped display case or mounted on a bespoke stand allows it to serve as a conversational focal point within a study or library.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity, protection from direct sunlight to prevent fibre degradation, and occasional gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush.
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