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19th Century Ceremonial Launching Mallet and Chisel
Martlesham Antiques
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19th Century Ceremonial Launching Mallet and Chisel

19th century
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19th Century ceremonial launching carved mallet and chisel made out of boxwood, both the mallet and chisel having fabulous intricate carving including thistle which indicates they are more than likely Scottish. The purpose of the chisel was used to symbolically cut the final rope or "shore" holding the ship, while the mallet (or gavel) was used to strike it. Circa 1880.

10" x 5" x 2" thick

26cms x 13cms x 5cms thick

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Victorian Ceremonial Launching Mallet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196806
Dealers Internal Reference
2808
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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19th Century ceremonial launching carved mallet and chisel made out of boxwood, both the mallet and chisel having fabulous intricate carving including thistle which indicates they are more than likely Scottish.
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The purpose of the chisel was used to symbolically cut the final rope or "shore" holding the ship, while the mallet (or gavel) was used to strike it.
Martlesham Antiques

Circa 1880.

10" x 5" x 2" thick

26cms x 13cms x 5cms thick

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Victorian Ceremonial Launching Mallet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196806
Dealers Internal Ref
2808
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel.
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Archive I A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel.

19th Century ceremonial launching mallet and chisel

Archive II A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel. View II
Archive III A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel. View XI
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
Location
The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel.
19th Century ceremonial launching mallet and chisel
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A 19th-century ceremonial set featuring an intricately hand-carved wooden mallet with foliate motifs and a matching carved wooden-handled steel chisel.
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During the 19th century, ceremonial mallets and chisels were presented to dignitaries to cut the retaining rope or trigger mechanism during ship launching ceremonies.

These presentation items were typically crafted from fine dense hardwoods such as boxwood, ebony, or mahogany, often combined with steel or sterling silver elements and detailed hand carving.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate hand carving, natural wood patination, hand-forged or cast metal fittings, and sometimes engraved silver plaques recording the event.

Display these items on an office desk, inside a glass cloche, or arranged on library shelving alongside historical texts and brass instruments.

Dust the wood regularly using a soft brush, apply a light coat of beeswax polish periodically to maintain moisture, and keep the metal components clean and protected from high humidity to prevent corrosion.
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