Splicer * old marine ivory (walrus or sperm whale), XIXth century.
This splicer is in good condition.
A note: small cracks and weather of ivory, see photos.
Specimen in worked ivory, prior to 1 July 1947 and therefore in accordance with Regulation EC 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc.
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* A splicer is a marine tool used to spread the strands of a stranded rope. This classic seamanship tool is used to make splices and braided knots. It is used to introduce a free strand between the others.