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What is an anchor rope called?
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The anchor rope can also be called an anchor rode, cable or warp. Generally, larger ships will use a strong anchor rode made of chain. You can also find a selection of anchor lines from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Anchor ropes are also called cables or warps. These ropes connect the anchor to the vessel, and come in many materials like natural fibers, metal and more recently, nylon. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique anchor implements from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Original Vintage Cruise Travel Poster Anchor Line India Elephant Gibraltar Egypt
Located in London, GB
Anchor Line (1855-1980) was a Scottish shipping company founded by Thomas Henderson in Glasgow.
Category
Vintage 1920s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Cruise Travel Poster Scotland Land Of Romance Anchor Line Stag
By Frederick Charles Herrick
Located in London, GB
Anchor Line (1855-1980) was a Scottish shipping company founded by Thomas Henderson in Glasgow offering an affordable passenger service.
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Posters
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Paper
Vintage Diane Freis Nautical Crest ' Anchor ' Maxi Skirt or Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Diane Freis / Diane Fres maxi nautical skirt, OR strapless dress! Nautical theme, with anchor prints throughout. Elastic waistband, which can stretch to fit most size...
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1980s A-Line Skirts
$295 Sale Price
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1940’s Anchor Hocking Emerald Green “Inspiration” Glass Bowls Set, 11pcs
By Anchor Hocking
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large bowl measures 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 3"H, smaller bowls measure 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 1.75"H.
Anchor Hocking’s premium line of glassware, the Inspiration collection, was produced only in e...
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Vintage 1940s American Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vintage Nautical Anchor Iron Chandelier
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular Iron chandelier with Nautical motif. 4 crossed anchors with winding rope or line. Faint remnants of gilt.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
'Waves Crashing along the Beach' 19th Century Framed Antique Oil Painting
By Edwin Ellis
Located in St. Albans, GB
The towering white cliffs paired with beached fishing craft and an anchor line cast into the foreground are exemplary of his celebrated coastal compositions.
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
