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Antique Vintage Wooden Ships Deadeye Rigging Block Sailing Ship Block & Tackle

Antique Vintage Wooden Ships Deadeye Rigging Block Sailing Ship Block & Tackle
Antique Vintage Wooden Ships Deadeye Rigging Block Sailing Ship Block & Tackle
Antique Vintage Wooden Ships Deadeye Rigging Block Sailing Ship Block & Tackle
Antique Vintage Wooden Ships Deadeye Rigging Block Sailing Ship Block & Tackle
Antique Vintage Wooden Ships Deadeye Rigging Block Sailing Ship Block & Tackle
Antique Vintage Wooden Ships Deadeye Rigging Block Sailing Ship Block & Tackle

Antique Vintage Wooden Ships Deadeye Rigging Block Sailing Ship Block & Tackle
I grew up in the New Bedford Massachusetts area which was once the Whaling Capital of the World. The primary industry there is fishing. While I was out to sea on a scallop boat in my early years, we pulled this up in a drag. I've owned it ever since. The deadeye is a single piece of wood, approximately 7" x 4 1/2" and weighs 5 1/2 lbs. The weight is probably from sitting on the bottom of the ocean for well over 100 years. Nothing has change to it since I pulled it out of the water. This is an awesome piece that has all the wear of something commensurate with its age.

For over 30 years it been sitting on my shelf and its time to share it with someone who appreciates the history. I'm not sure of its value so I've looked up others similar and I'll price it here for now. Let me know if you have a better idea! Please let me know if you have any questions.

The item "Antique Vintage Wooden Ships Deadeye Rigging Block Sailing Ship Block & Tackle" is in sale since Tuesday, April 13, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Maritime\Other Maritime Antiques".

The seller is "cdbj0271" and is located in Cedar Park, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Primary Material: Wood
  • Country/Region of Origin: United States

Antique Vintage Wooden Ships Deadeye Rigging Block Sailing Ship Block & Tackle