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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
Sold 4 August 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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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 Antique Leather Persuader to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155351
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8270
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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 Antique Leather Persuader 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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An antique eighteenth-century leather-covered and weighted bosuns persuader featuring a braided black shaft, spherical ends, and a metal suspension ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique eighteenth-century leather-covered and weighted bosuns persuader featuring a braided black shaft, spherical ends, and a metal suspension ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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

Archive II An antique eighteenth-century leather-covered and weighted bosuns persuader featuring a braided black shaft, spherical ends, and a metal suspension ring. View II
Archive III An antique eighteenth-century leather-covered and weighted bosuns persuader featuring a braided black shaft, spherical ends, and a metal suspension ring. View III
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An antique eighteenth-century leather-covered and weighted bosuns persuader featuring a braided black shaft, spherical ends, and a metal suspension ring.
Antique Collectables 18thc 'Bosun's' Weighted Persuader. English C1770 -C1790
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An antique eighteenth-century leather-covered and weighted bosuns persuader featuring a braided black shaft, spherical ends, and a metal suspension ring.
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  • ObjectMaritime Collectable
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Maritime
  • MaterialLeather, Metal, Cord
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsBraided leatherwork, Weighted spherical ends, Metal suspension ring, Central cord wrapping
  • SizeW 22.4 cm (9 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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A bosuns persuader is a historical maritime striking implement traditionally used by boatswains aboard sailing ships during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to maintain discipline.

These implements were typically constructed with an internal lead or metal weight encased in tightly braided leather, whalebone, or cord, often featuring a wooden or metal core for structural rigidity.

Authenticity is determined by genuine period wear, hand-stitched or braided leather patination, correct metallurgical composition of any suspension rings, and appropriate weight distribution characteristic of eighteenth-century maritime manufacturing techniques.

Such historical objects are best displayed within a study, library, or cabinet of curiosities, mounted on a custom display stand or shadow box to highlight their sculptural form and historical significance.

Preservation requires stable environmental conditions away from direct sunlight and high humidity, with occasional cautious application of microcrystalline wax or museum-grade leather consolidants to prevent desiccation of the hide.
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