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Old sea ivory sperm whale cachalot walrus fishing nets nineteenth century

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E30 81

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300,00 €

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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.

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  • Diamètre max. 3 cm
  • Longueur 25,5 cm