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Late 19th Century Sailor's Knot Board

About the Item

Antique Sailor's Folk Art Knot Board, circa 1880s, an intricate and elaborate array of approximately 41 bends, hitches, knots, splices, rigging and other fancy ropework. This is the most diverse and comprehensive knot board we have had, and probably the earliest. The lines remain in excellent condition, mounted on their original backboard in it's simple oak frame. Everything has darkened nicely to well show it's age. Measures: 24 in H x 33-1/2 in W
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Depth: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Rope,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AD - 271-80 OVE1stDibs: LU903930631902
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