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Antique Maritime Collectables Early 19thc Whalebone Seam Rubber Initialled T.w. English. C1840-60.
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Antique Maritime Collectables Early 19thc Whalebone Seam Rubber Initialled T.w. English. C1840-60.

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A beautifully made whalebone seam rubber from the mid 19thc, of pleasing shape with attractive shaped finial and with the owners initials TW....these very collectable items were used for creasing folds on heavy canvas, flattening seams and smoothing stitches on sail cloth....a very tactile piece of maritine history in excellent condition.

English. C1840-60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
5.6cm (2.20")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Whalebone Seam Rubber to the 19th Century.

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SA1233010
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8586
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A beautifully made whalebone seam rubber from the mid 19thc, of pleasing shape with attractive shaped finial and with the owners initials TW....
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these very collectable items were used for creasing folds on heavy canvas, flattening seams and smoothing stitches on sail cloth.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...a very tactile piece of maritine history in excellent condition.

English. C1840-60.

Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
5.6cm (2.20")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Whalebone Seam Rubber to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233010
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8586
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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A carved 19th-century whalebone seam rubber featuring a decorative geometric handle and initialled lettering on the flat blade face. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A carved 19th-century whalebone seam rubber featuring a decorative geometric handle and initialled lettering on the flat blade face. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Maritime Collectables Early 19thc Whalebone Seam Rubber Initialled T.w. English. C1840-60.

Archive II A carved 19th-century whalebone seam rubber featuring a decorative geometric handle and initialled lettering on the flat blade face. View II
Archive III A carved 19th-century whalebone seam rubber featuring a decorative geometric handle and initialled lettering on the flat blade face. View III
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A carved 19th-century whalebone seam rubber featuring a decorative geometric handle and initialled lettering on the flat blade face.
Antique Maritime Collectables Early 19thc Whalebone Seam Rubber Initialled T.W. English. C1840-60.
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A carved 19th-century whalebone seam rubber featuring a decorative geometric handle and initialled lettering on the flat blade face.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMaritime Tools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Maritime
  • MaterialWhalebone, Marine Bone
  • ColourCream, Off-White
  • MotifsCarved initials, geometric handle, flat rectangular blade
  • SizeH 12.7 cm (5 in) x W 5.6 cm (2 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

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A seam rubber is a specialized hand tool used by sailmakers and mariners to flatten and crease heavy canvas seams during the construction and repair of ship sails. During the 18th and 19th centuries, sailors frequently carved these tools from available materials during long voyages, transforming practical equipment into personal artefacts.

Sailmakers seam rubbers were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods like lignum vitae, or marine organic materials including whalebone, walrus ivory, and baleen. Whalebone was especially favoured on whaling vessels due to its weight, durability, and smooth finish when polished.

Authentic 19th-century whalebone artefacts typically exhibit natural Haversian canals, fine growth lines, and an uneven surface texture under magnification. Age-related patination, subtle yellowing, and historic tool marks from manual carving or scribing also distinguish genuine antique pieces from modern reproductions.

Interior designers frequently display compact maritime collectables on custom acrylic mounts inside glazed cabinets, alongside leather-bound volumes on bookshelves, or atop console tables. Their sculptural forms and historical patina add textural interest and narrative depth to curated interiors.

Carved bone and whalebone require a stable environment with controlled humidity levels to prevent cracking or warping. They should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusted gently with a soft microfibre brush, and never exposed to liquid cleaners or chemical polishes.
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