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Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Weighted Persuader. English C1770 -C1790
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Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Weighted Persuader. English C1770 -C1790

18th century
Description

A fine 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 naval service....this one is made of baleen covered thread shaft, which comes from the mouth of the baleen whale....it is weighted at both ends with lead and covered in fine thread on one end, as well as a central"turks head" knotted pattern for decoration.... excellent condition from a private collector.

English. C1770-90.

Physical Dimensions
Width
22.4cm (8.82")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

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SA1155351
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8270
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Description
A fine example of an early 'Bosun's' Persuader.....
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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 naval service.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...this one is made of baleen covered thread shaft, which comes from the mouth of the baleen whale....it is weighted at both ends with lead and covered in fine thread on one end, as well as a central"turks head" knotted pattern for decoration.... excellent condition from a private collector.

English. C1770-90.

Width
22.4cm (8.82")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155351
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8270
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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Mark Seabrook Antiques
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Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Weighted Persuader. English C1770 -C1790
Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Weighted Persuader. English C1770 -C1790
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