Beech Sailor's Fid
Beech Sailor's Fid
£65
Reference
83538
A medium sized beech wood Sailor's Fid for rope work.
Fids came in a variety of sizes and were used for opening up rope knots and separating strands of rope in order to splice them together etc.
Most Fids are made of lignum vitae or marine ivory and it is unusual to find one in beech. As with most fids, there are few clues to aid in dating but it is likely to be late 19th Century.
Dimensions:
Height
29.83 cm / 11 "
Diameter
3.43 cm
/ 1 "
Period
Late 19th Century
Medium
Beech
Country
England
Style
Sailor's Tools
Condition
Some wear to the tip
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