Antique Maritime Double-Sheave Wooden Block Pulley with Forged Iron Shackle, ca. late 19th–early 20th century
Original price was: € 120,00.€ 80,00Current price is: € 80,00.
A robust hand-crafted maritime pulley featuring a double-sheave hardwood housing with rich patina and a forged iron shackle. Likely used aboard a traditional sailing vessel, it represents authentic late 19th to early 20th-century nautical rigging equipment.
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This authentic maritime double block pulley illustrates the craftsmanship and durability of ship rigging from the age of sail.
Carved from dense hardwood, the pulley features two smooth-running sheaves and a thick, iron-forged shackle with a locking pin, allowing it to withstand the demanding strains of shipboard work. The wood has developed a rich, weathered patina with visible tool marks and aged cracks, attesting to decades of use.
Such pulleys were essential components in managing sails, cargo, and rigging on schooners and working ships. Today, they are highly collectible as decorative nautical antiques, evoking the romance and history of traditional seafaring.
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Origin: Northern European or Dutch maritime workshops
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Period: ca. 1880–1920
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Material: Hardwood with wrought iron hardware
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Dimensions: Approx. H 28 cm x W 14 cm x D 10 cm
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