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Two Brass Maritime Taffrail Spinners

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Two solid brass taffrail spinners with braided rope and coupling used to send data back to the shipboard log. The blade is engraved "NEGUS NEW TORK" with a large "N" also. This unit has been meticulously polished and lacquered. The taffrail spinner would be attached via a coupling and rope to the mechanical "log" which would be attached to the taffrail (the stern railing on a vessel) and would record speed and distance travelled. Unique piece of nautical decor. Circa 1940. Overall dimension: 14 inches long by 5 inches… overall length with rope is 42 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 66871stDibs: LU1741229537792

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