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Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Thread Covered Baleen Weighted Persuader. English C1780-90.
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Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Thread Covered Baleen Weighted Persuader. English C1780-90.

18th century
Sold 5 September 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 sailors 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
31.1cm (12.24")
Width
3.2cm (1.26")
Depth
3.2cm (1.26")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1049575
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 7927
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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 sailors 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....
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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.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

..! 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)

Height
31.1cm (12.24")
Width
3.2cm (1.26")
Depth
3.2cm (1.26")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1049575
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 7927
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 eighteenth century thread-covered baleen weighted persuader featuring a cylindrical shaft and a rounded bulbous head. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An eighteenth century thread-covered baleen weighted persuader featuring a cylindrical shaft and a rounded bulbous head. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Thread Covered Baleen Weighted Persuader. English C1780-90.

Archive II An eighteenth century thread-covered baleen weighted persuader featuring a cylindrical shaft and a rounded bulbous head. View II
Archive III An eighteenth century thread-covered baleen weighted persuader featuring a cylindrical shaft and a rounded bulbous head. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth century thread-covered baleen weighted persuader featuring a cylindrical shaft and a rounded bulbous head. View IV
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

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An eighteenth century thread-covered baleen weighted persuader featuring a cylindrical shaft and a rounded bulbous head.
Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Thread Covered Baleen Weighted Persuader. English C1780-90.
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An eighteenth century thread-covered baleen weighted persuader featuring a cylindrical shaft and a rounded bulbous head.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMaritime Artefact
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Maritime
  • MaterialBaleen, Thread, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsThread-wrapped shaft, Weighted bulbous head, Lanyard loop
  • SizeH 31.1 cm (12 in) x W 3.2 cm (1 in) x D 3.2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A persuader is a historic handheld striking implement historically used by naval officers, watchmen, or law enforcement personnel for maintaining order and discipline.

These implements typically utilized baleen derived from whalebone, tightly wound thread or cordage, and internal metal or lead weighting to ensure impact efficiency.

Authentication relies on examining natural material ageing, patination of the threadwork, wear patterns consistent with period usage, and construction techniques typical of the late eighteenth century.

This type of piece suits inclusion within a traditional study, cabinet of curiosities, or specialised maritime collection display, mounted securely on a bespoke stand.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity levels, protection from direct sunlight to prevent drying and cracking, and avoiding liquid cleaning agents.
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