Whaling ship’s knot pick made of whale or sperm whale bone Traditionally made from the jawbone of a whale or sperm whale, the knot pick was used to untie rope knots or open the louvres on sails. It is part of the tradition of scrimshaw objects, crafted by whalers to pass the time during periods of inactivity on deck. England, 19th century. Length: 27.5 cm
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€500 - €800
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32%
Whaling ship’s knot pick made of whale or sperm whale bone
Traditionally made from the jawbone of a whale or sperm whale, the knot pick was used to untie rope knots or open the louvres on sails. It is part of the tradition of scrimshaw objects, crafted by whalers to pass the time during periods of inactivity on deck.
England, 19th century.
Length: 27.5 cm
Sale
Thursday 26 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 15 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris