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Antique Block Pulley

Vintage Wood Block Pulley with Hook
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage painted wood block pulley with hook. Some red paint remaining and metal star decal visible
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Early 20th Century American Antique Block Pulley

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Metal

Antique Wood Block Pulley with Hook
Vintage Wood Block Pulley with Hook
H 3 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
2 Antique Primitive Industrial Cast Iron & Wood Block Pulley Hooks Starline 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two primitive antique iron and wood pulley hoist hooks, one by Starline. Rustic, nautical
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Block Pulley

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Iron

Nautical Pulley Block
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships pulley block that has a brass sheave and pins. This has been completely restored. It
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1920s North American Antique Block Pulley

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Brass

Antique Nautical Pulley Block
Nautical Pulley Block
H 3 in W 7 in D 2 in
Sailing ship's pulley fiddle block
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Naval oak fiddle pulley block, with two wood sheaves. Marked with Roman
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Early 19th Century English Industrial Antique Block Pulley

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Oak

Antique Sailing ship's pulley fiddle block
Sailing ship's pulley fiddle block
H 29 in W 13.5 in D 5.5 in
Single Sheave Yacht Pulley Block
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and varnished single sheave yacht pulley. Weight is 2 pounds. X-137
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1920s Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

Wood Pulley Block from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and varnished single sheave yacht pulley with mounting pad with curved shape. Block is
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1920s Antique Block Pulley

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Brass

Antique Wood Pulley Block from a Yacht
Wood Pulley Block from a Yacht
H 5 in W 2 in D 2 in
3 sailing ship's oak & iron pulley blocks
Located in London, GB
Three mid 19th century oak and iron Naval pulley blocks, used on sailing ships. 1: Double sheave
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Block Pulley

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Iron

Rope Bound Pulley
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships block with rope sheathing and wood shivs. This has the look everyone wants. Served
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Early 1900s North American Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

Antique Rope Bound Pulley
Rope Bound Pulley
H 16 in W 7 in D 7 in
American Folk Art Portrait of Marc Isambard Brunel British Inventor Engineer
Located in Rochester, NY
design was used because of economic considerations. Brunel perfected a method for making ships’ blocks
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Early 19th Century American Antique Block Pulley

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Fabric, Canvas, Paint

American Folk Art Portrait of Marc Isambard Brunel British Inventor Engineer
Located in Rochester, NY
design was used because of economic considerations. Brunel perfected a method for making ships’ blocks
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19th Century Antique Block Pulley

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Fabric, Canvas, Oil

Ships Pulley with Three Wood Sheaves
Located in Norwell, MA
Triple pulley ships block in old paint showing lots of character. Mid nineteenth century. Circa
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1860s North American Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

Yacht Pulley of Rosewood and Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical pulley block by Merriman from the early twentieth century. Brass badges with trident
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1920s North American Antique Block Pulley

Materials

Brass

Collection of 19th Century Vintage Oak and Ash Ships Blocks
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
blocks and pulleys, all in good vintage condition, the are made in Ash, Oak and one is made in lignum
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Block Pulley

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Oak

Scandinavian Longcase Clock, Sweden, 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
. Pulley block weight drive with wooden pulleys also in the movement. Condition: The case has been gently
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18th Century Swedish Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

Portrait of the Ship Excelsior
By Joseph Lee
Located in New York, NY
accuracy, with every shroud, ratline, and block and pulley exactly in place, that he might have made his
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Late 19th Century American Realist Antique Block Pulley

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India Ink, Oil

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Wooden Free-Standing Dry Bar with Flip-up Top
By Dyrlund
Located in Madrid, ES
A free-standing bar of hardwood with flip-up top and door that opens to reveal a bar inside. Top inlaid with black laminate. Interior with glass and bottle holders, ice bucket, drawe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Block Pulley

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Metal

Antique Wooden Free-Standing Dry Bar with Flip-up Top
Wooden Free-Standing Dry Bar with Flip-up Top
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once had a music box. Part of the Brienz collection plate 26. Origin: Swiss Period: Las...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

Vintage Wood Pulleys
Located in Napa, CA
Assortment of single and double vintage pulleys/set blocks. Beautiful aged patina on wood and metal. Some marked Madesco Products, Easton, PA. Priced individually.
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20th Century American Antique Block Pulley

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Metal

Vintage Wood Pulleys
Vintage Wood Pulleys
H 14.5 in W 3.5 in D 5 in
Herman Miller Charles Ray Eames Authentic RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern early RAR rocking chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This gorgeous mid-century rocking chair was produced between 1956 -1959...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Block Pulley

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Fiberglass

Antique Country French Neoclassical Putti Painted Pine Cupboard Cabinet Hutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Primitive French Country neoclassical style cherub painted pine wood cabinet. Item features a distressed solid pine wood two part construction, four swing cabinet doors with hand-pai...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Block Pulley

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Pine

Very Rare a.n. Russell & Sons 48 Drawer Practical Glove Holder Store Display
Located in Atlanta, GA
A.N. Russell & Sons (American, early 20th century). This piece is spectacular and rare, each individual drawer pulls out and unfolds to showcase the globe storage area. Several smal...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion,...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Block Pulley

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Gesso, Wood

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood. This masterful creation pays homage to the rich heritage of African craftsmanship. ...
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20th Century African Tribal Antique Block Pulley

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Wood, Ebony

Unique Folk Art Copper Viking Ship Table Piece with Shields and Boxes on Deck
Located in Lisse, NL
High quality Viking Folk Art. This all handcrafted, realistic and detailed Viking ship was undoubtedly designed and crafted by a Scandinavian artisan. This impressive table piece is...
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Antique Block Pulley

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Copper, Brass, Bronze

Antique 18th Century Gilt Gothic Art Carved Wood Angel Sculpture Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and sizeable Church altar candelabra in the form of a winged Angel. This hand-carved Church altar piece is carved out of wood and the gilt finishing gives this piece it's ...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Gothic Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

Stunning Antique Dutch Willem III. Nutwood & Ebonized Wood Tea Bucket 1850s
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and stunning design antique bucket. In the mid 19th century this handcrafted tea bucket would have been used for keeping ones tea kettle warm. On the bottom of the w...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Block Pulley

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Brass

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Statue of a Saint
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Spanish Colonial statue of a male saint in carved and polychromed wood. The saint's face has a beatific expression and the eyes are made of glass. With arms and hands tha...
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Mid-18th Century Philippine Baroque Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

Italian Gilt Carved Wood Angel Wall Mounted Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 17th Century gilt carved wood angel wall mounted console. Incredible carving details on this ancient wall mounted gilt wood console. The face details, the wing details, and ...
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17th Century Italian Other Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

17th Century Dutch hand painted delft tile
Located in East Geelong, VIC
Enclosed in a circle and painted in purple or puce, the central decoration of this Dutch hand painted delft tile features a ship moored next to a fortified building where two men are...
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1660s Dutch Baroque Antique Block Pulley

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Earthenware

Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Located in Somis, CA
This rare, magnificent, fully carved cabinet was a scholar's treasure chest. Hand-painted oval door panels depict the leisure lives of fisherman and a strolling scholar. Fully carved...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet
Antique Fully Carved Scholar's Cabinet
H 76 in W 37.25 in D 18.5 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, and a form of Amitabha Buddha. He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

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The Caledonian Coursing Meeting near Castle Androssan , Scotland
By Richard Ansdell
Located in New York, NY
ship’s pulley block maker at Liverpool docks, and Anne (nee Jackson), a seamstress. His father died when
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1840s Realist Antique Block Pulley

Materials

Engraving

Antique French Pulley Block On Limestone Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Pulley Block on Limestone Base
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Early 20th Century French Antique Block Pulley

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Limestone

Wooden Block Complete with Steel Ring with Brass Pulley, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Simple wooden block complete with steel ring and rope with brass pulley, consisting of two sides
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1860s British Antique Block Pulley

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Brass, Steel

1850 Simple Nautical Wooden Block with Metal Pulley Antique Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Simple wooden block with metal pulley and large rope loop, ovoid hardwood box with two cavatas, in
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1850s British Antique Block Pulley

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Rope, Wood

1870 British Made Wooden & Iron Antique Simple Nautical Block with Metal Pulley
Located in Milan, IT
Simple block made of wood and iron with metal pulley, ovoid hard wood box, in which both the pulley
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1860s British Antique Block Pulley

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Iron

19th Century Simple Wood and Iron Block with Metal Pulley Antique Nautical Item
Located in Milan, IT
Simple block made of wood and iron with metal pulley, ovoid hardwood box with two cavities, in
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

1870 Wooden Nautical Block Complete with Ring with Iron Pulley Old Marine Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Small simple block made of wood and rope covered with leather complete with ring and pulley made of
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1860s British Antique Block Pulley

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Iron

Merriman Brothers Yacht Pulley with Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Old Merriman Brothers wood pulley block from a yacht. With brass caps with the Merriman Trident
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1920s Antique Block Pulley

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Brass

Yacht Pulley by Merriman of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice marine block by Merriman of Boston. Rosewood with highly polished brass pulley, pins
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1920s North American Antique Block Pulley

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Wood Pulley 19th Century
Located in San Mateo, CA
Antique wooden Japanese pulley from the 19th century. These were often used in wells to retrieve
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wood Pulley 19th Century
Antique Japanese Wood Pulley 19th Century
H 24.25 in W 11.13 in D 11 in
Wooden Block, English Manufacture, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Simple wooden block complete with steel ring and brass pulley, formed by two sides inside which the
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1860s British Antique Block Pulley

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Brass, Steel

Large Ship's Teak Block and Tackle with Original Paint, Late 19th C.
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very large nautical 4 pulley block used on a ship. Original green paint. Smoked glass top -- 9.5
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Late 19th Century Antique Block Pulley

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Teak

Rare 19th Century Nautically Themed Mantle Clock with Original Side Pieces.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
composed of various ship inspired components that include a sail, anchors, block and tackles and twisting
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Late 19th Century French Antique Block Pulley

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Bronze

Antique Woodworker's Lathe
Located in New Orleans, LA
treadle, which turns the larger wheel. This wheel is attached by a leather pulley to a spindle, which
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19th Century French Antique Block Pulley

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Metal

Antique Woodworker's Lathe
Antique Woodworker's Lathe
H 49 in W 56 in D 36 in
Vintage Painted Wood Double Block Pulley with Hook
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage painted wood double block pulley. Silver-grey paint and nearly hidden metal star decal on
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Early 20th Century American Antique Block Pulley

Materials

Metal

Lignum Vitae Yacht Pulley Block
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine old lignum vitae yacht pulley with brass pinned body and brass sheave. Hardware is iron
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1920s Antique Block Pulley

Materials

Brass

Lignum Vitae Yacht Pulley Block
Lignum Vitae Yacht Pulley Block
H 7 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Double Block and Tackle Pulley Hook
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful vintage wood and iron pulley in excellent working condition. May have been used to hoist
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Late 19th Century American Antique Block Pulley

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Iron

Rope Pulley
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth Century wood ships pulley block from a sailing ship, with wood pulleys and rope wrapped
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1880s North American Antique Block Pulley

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Wood

Rope Pulley
Rope Pulley
H 16 in W 8 in D 7 in
19th Century Iron and Wood Simple Pulley Block Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Simple block made of wood and iron with wood pulley, ovoid hardwood box with two cavities, in which
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1870s Antique Block Pulley

Materials

Wood

1850 Wooden Old Nautical Wood and Iron Simple Block with Ring with Iron Pulley
Located in Milan, IT
Simple block made of wood and iron with metal pulley, ovoid hardwood box with two cavities, in
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1850s British Antique Block Pulley

Materials

Iron

Wooden Block of the Late 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden block with double bronze pulley and steel hook. English manufacture of the late 19th century
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1880s British Antique Block Pulley

Wooden Block of the Late 19th Century
Wooden Block of the Late 19th Century
H 13 in W 3.55 in D 3.75 in
European 19th Century Double-Block Pulley
Located in Charlevoix, MI
Late 19th century nautical double block pulley, commonly used in maritime operation. Everything is
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Block Pulley

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Iron

European 19th Century Double-Block Pulley
European 19th Century Double-Block Pulley
H 14.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Old Ship's Double-Block Pulley, 1891
Located in Charlevoix, MI
A European nautical double block pulley, commonly used in maritime operation, dated 1891. Most
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1890s Dutch Antique Block Pulley

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Iron

Antique Vintage Barn Pulley Block and Tackle Double Pulley Industrial
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique vintage large and heavy old barn pulley block with lifting hook made of wood and metal and
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Early 20th Century Antique Block Pulley

Materials

Metal

Yachting Silver
Located in New York, NY
a block and tackle pulley suspended from rope binding two oars and a boat hook, each mounted on a
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Early 20th Century English Antique Block Pulley

Monumental 18th Century French Limestone Wellhead with Overthrow
Located in Woodbury, CT
18th century from a single block of stone (Calcaire de Vendée) and then separated into two halves to
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Block Pulley

Materials

Limestone, Wrought Iron

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Antique Block Pulley For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique block pulley you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and fabric, every antique block pulley was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique block pulley — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique block pulley is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire and folk art styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique block pulley that is appealing in its simplicity, but Richard Ansdell and Joseph Lee produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Block Pulley?

Prices for an antique block pulley start at $175 and top out at $90,000 with the average selling for $651.