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Ship’s Elm Single Pulley Block
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Ship’s Elm Single Pulley Block

18th century
Description

A mid 18th century Naval ship’s elm single pulley block, made in three parts – pulley, pin and shell.

Height: 38 cm.

Width: 30 cm.

Depth: 15 cm.

For a similar single pulley blocks see the collection of: Chatham Historic Dockyard.

In sailing, a block is a single or multiple pulley. One or a number of sheaves are enclosed in an assembly between cheeks or chocks. In use, a block is fixed to the end of a line, to a spar, or to a surface. A line (rope) is reeved through the sheaves, and maybe through one or more matching blocks at some far end, to make up a tackle. A large sail-powered warship in the 18th and 19th century required more than 1,400 blocks of various kinds.

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38cm (14.96")
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Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Elm Pulley Block to the 18th Century.

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SA1183961
Description
A mid 18th century Naval ship’s elm single pulley block, made in three parts – pulley, pin and shell.

Height: 38 cm.

Width: 30 cm.

Depth: 15 cm.

For a similar single pulley blocks see the collection of: Chatham Historic Dockyard.

In sailing, a block is a single or multiple pulley. One or a number of sheaves are enclosed in an assembly between cheeks or chocks. In use, a block is fixed to the end of a line, to a spar, or to a surface.

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A line (rope) is reeved through the sheaves, and maybe through one or more matching blocks at some far end, to make up a tackle.
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A large sail-powered warship in the 18th and 19th century required more than 1,400 blocks of various kinds.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Elm Pulley Block to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183961
Hatchwell Antiques
Hatchwell Antiques
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A carved oval dark elm ship pulley block featuring a central wooden pin and carved rope grooves.
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Archive I A carved oval dark elm ship pulley block featuring a central wooden pin and carved rope grooves.

Ship’s elm single pulley block

Archive II A carved oval dark elm ship pulley block featuring a central wooden pin and carved rope grooves. View II
Archive III A carved oval dark elm ship pulley block featuring a central wooden pin and carved rope grooves. View III
Archive IV A carved oval dark elm ship pulley block featuring a central wooden pin and carved rope grooves. View IV
Archive V A carved oval dark elm ship pulley block featuring a central wooden pin and carved rope grooves. View V
Archive VI A carved oval dark elm ship pulley block featuring a central wooden pin and carved rope grooves. View VI
Archive VII A carved oval dark elm ship pulley block featuring a central wooden pin and carved rope grooves. View VII
Archive VIII A carved oval dark elm ship pulley block featuring a central wooden pin and carved rope grooves. View VIII
Archive IX A carved oval dark elm ship pulley block featuring a central wooden pin and carved rope grooves. View IX
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A carved oval dark elm ship pulley block featuring a central wooden pin and carved rope grooves.
Ship’s elm single pulley block
Ref: SA1183961
A carved oval dark elm ship pulley block featuring a central wooden pin and carved rope grooves.
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Ship pulley blocks were crucial components of a sailing vessels rigging system, used to re-route ropes and provide mechanical advantage when hoisting sails and heavy loads.

Traditional pulley blocks were typically hand-carved from dense, water-resistant hardwoods such as elm, oak, or lignum vitae, often featuring wooden pins or iron internal fittings.

Authentic pieces feature natural wear from rope friction, deep wood patination, hand-carved joinery marks, and structural wooden or iron pins holding the internal sheaves.

These tactile wooden objects function well as organic sculptural accents placed on bookshelves, sideboards, or mantelpieces, bringing warmth and texture to modern spaces.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber and preserve the original surface patination.
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