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★ Nice C1770 Naval Midshipmans Pressgang Tool With Wale Balean Grip ★ For Sale
Description
Here is anicerare museum qualitycirca c1770 in date naval midshipman's pressgang tool. This rare item would also have been used during naval boarding attacks and keeping sailors in line. The solid head is lead filledand the sailorhand stitched and tarredsurface has a nice patina from age and is in good originalcondition. The spiral shaped handle is made from wale balean and for its age is in good condition. The handle does show some wear age and use. A similar example can be seen in the Maine maritime museum webpage link below. In total measuring13.4 inches long. The heads measure 1 inch wide.
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