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An antique jarrah fid, Western Australian origin, 19th/20th…
Antique Jarrah Fid: Western Australian Origin, 19th/20th Century, 43cm

An antique jarrah fid, Western Australian origin, 19th/20th century, 16.93 in. long

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A sailmaker's gimlet with whale tooth handle, 19th century, 13.…
19th Century Sailmaker's Gimlet with Whale Tooth Handle

A sailmaker's gimlet with whale tooth handle, 19th century, 5.31 in. long, 3.54 in. wide

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An antique Australian blackwood fid with rope binding,…
Antique Australian Blackwood Fid with Rope Binding, 19th/20th Century

An antique Australian blackwood fid with rope binding, 19th/20th century, 12.01 in. long

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A sailor's seam rubber, 19th century, an impressive 22 cm high,…
19th Century Sailor's Seam Rubber: Impressive 22 cm High, 10 cm Wide

A sailor's seam rubber, 19th century, an impressive 8.66 in. high, 3.94 in. wide

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A whalebone fid (?), 20 cm length
20 cm Whalebone Fid

A whalebone fid (?), 7.87 in. length

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An antique fid, lignum vitae, 19th century. End cut, and holed…
19th Century Lignum Vitae Fid with Lanyard Hole

An antique fid, lignum vitae, 19th century. End cut, and holed for lanyard at a later date, 11.42 in. long

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An impressive fid, turned timber, copper and brass, 19th…
19th Century Copper and Brass Fid

An impressive fid, turned timber, copper and brass, 19th century, 27.17 in. long

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A sailor's seam rubber, 19th century, an impressive 22 cm high,…
19th Century Sailor's Seam Rubber

A sailor's seam rubber, 19th century, an impressive 8.66 in. high, 3.94 in. wide

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Sailmakers tool, carved whale bone tool with aged patina
Whale Bone Sailmaker's Tool with Patina

Sailmakers tool, carved whale bone tool with aged patina

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Two large hardwood sailor's fids, 19th century, one of Lignum…
19th Century Sailor's Fids: Lignum Vitae and Oak

Two large hardwood sailor's fids, 19th century, one of Lignum Vitae and the other of oak, also known as an Admiral's fid, the largest 15.75 in.

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An antique whalebone bodkin with carved fist finial together…
Whalebone Bodkin and Pocket Keepsafe Box, 19th Century

An antique whalebone bodkin with carved fist finial together with a whalebone and tortoiseshell pocket keepsafe box, 19th century the bodkin 3.54 in. long

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A sailor's seam rubber, carved wood, 19th century or earlier,…
19th Century Wood Sailor's Seam Rubber

A sailor's seam rubber, carved wood, 19th century or earlier, 6.30 in. long

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Victorian sailors oak fid traditional tapering form with…
Victorian Sailor's Oak Fid with Triple Line Decoration

Victorian sailors oak fid traditional tapering form with incised triple line decoration to the top (damage to lower end), 18.90 in. length

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19th century whalebone fid 2 incised lines to the top, top 2…
19th Century Whalebone Fid with Incised Lines and Octagonal Top

19th century whalebone fid 2 incised lines to the top, top 2 inches octagonal, 15.75 in. length

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A large carved wooden Fid, late 19th / early 20th century, 43.5…
Antique Carved Wooden Fid, 19th/20th Century - 43.5cm

A large carved wooden Fid, late 19th / early 20th century, 17.13 in. long

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A sailor's fid, carved whalebone in the form of a fist, 19th…
19th Century Sailor's Whalebone Fist Fid

A sailor's fid, carved whalebone in the form of a fist, 19th century, 5.71 in. long

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Group of ten assorted turned whalebone bodkins, 19th century,…
Assorted 19th Century Whalebone Bodkins

Group of ten assorted turned whalebone bodkins, 19th century, the largest 3.54 in. high

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Three sailor's whalebone fids, 19th century, the largest 11 cm…
19th Century Whalebone Sailor's Fids

Three sailor's whalebone fids, 19th century, the largest 4.33 in. long

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Two carved bone splicing fids, larger, length 27.5 cm
Pair of Carved Bone Splicing Fids - 27.5 cm

Two carved bone splicing fids, larger, length 10.83 in.

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A sailor-made 14.5 inch hardwood fid. Provenance: The H.N.E…
14.5" Sailor-Made Hardwood Fid from Sheppard Estate

A sailor-made 14.5 inch hardwood fid. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection.

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A sailor-made 16 inch lignum vitae fid, of slender tapering…
Slender Lignum Vitae Fid from Sheppard Estate

A sailor-made 16 inch lignum vitae fid, of slender tapering shape, (16.14 in.). Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection.

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A sailor-made 9.5 inch whalebone fid, simple tapered shape with…
Whalebone Fid from Sheppard Estate

A sailor-made 9.5 inch whalebone fid, simple tapered shape with single incised line at top. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection.

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A sailor-made 10 inch whalebone fid, simple tapered shape with…
Whalebone Sailor's Fid from Sheppard Estate Collection

A sailor-made 10 inch whalebone fid, simple tapered shape with pierced suspension hole at top. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection.

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A sailor-made 8 inch whalebone fid, simple tapered shape with…
Whalebone Sailor's Fid from Sheppard Estate

A sailor-made 8 inch whalebone fid, simple tapered shape with multiple incised lines at top. Provenance: The H.N.E Sheppard Estate Collection.

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Rare 19th century carved whale bone seam rubber used on sailing…
Whale bone seam rubber for ship mast repairs

Rare 19th century carved whale bone seam rubber used on sailing ships to repairs masts

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A timber sailmakers seam rubber, 19th century, engraved with…
19th Century Timber Sailmakers Seam Rubber with Engraved 'Ip'

A timber sailmakers seam rubber, 19th century, engraved with the letters 'Ip', 5.31 in.

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A whalebone sailmakers serving mallet, 19th century, 16.5 cm…
19th Century Whalebone Sailmakers Mallet-Serving Tool

A whalebone sailmakers serving mallet, 19th century, 6.50 in. long

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Fid (conical tool), 19th century, Albany WA. Used in the days…
19th Century Fid for Rope Splicing

Fid (conical tool), 19th century, Albany WA. Used in the days of sailing ships to open up the strands of a rope before splicing. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

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Two whalebone bodkins
Whalebone Bodkins Pair

Two whalebone bodkins

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A whalebone sailor's rope working fid, length 17 cm.
Whalebone Sailor's Rope Fid, 17 cm Length

A whalebone sailor's rope working fid, length 6.69 in.

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Five whalebone bodkins, 19th century, the tallest 9 cm high
19th Century Whalebone Bodkins Set

Five whalebone bodkins, 19th century, the tallest 3.54 in. high

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A sailor's seam rubber with remains of initials or inscription,…
Tasmanian Sailor's Seam Rubber from 19th Century

A sailor's seam rubber with remains of initials or inscription, blackwood, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 5.12 in. long

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A whalebone fid, early to mid 19th century, 15 cm long
19th Century Whalebone Fid - 15cm Long

A whalebone fid, early to mid 19th century, 5.91 in. long

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Whalebone Fid with facetted handle, 17 cm
Facetted Whalebone Fid - 17 cm

Whalebone Fid with facetted handle, 6.69 in.

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An old antler fid, the natural shape with attractive patination,…
Moeraki Fisherman's Antler Fid

An old antler fid, the natural shape with attractive patination, collected from an elderly fisherman working out of Moeraki, length 9.84 in.

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Vintage wooden rope splicing fid in plaited steel sheath,…
Vintage Wooden Rope Splicing Fid in Steel Sheath (67cm)

Vintage wooden rope splicing fid in plaited steel sheath, length 26.38 in. approx, fid).

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Vintage steel rope splicing fid in hand plaited sheath, length…
Vintage Steel Rope Splicing Fid with Plaited Sheath

Vintage steel rope splicing fid in hand plaited sheath, length 15.75 in. approx, fid).

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A blackwood fid, Tasmanian origin 19th century 33 cm long
Tasmanian Blackwood Fid: 19th Century Musical Instrument

A blackwood fid, Tasmanian origin 19th century 12.99 in. long

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Large whalebone fid, 44 cm
44cm Whalebone Fid

Large whalebone fid, 17.32 in.

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Large whalebone Fid with ring handle, 42 cm, Permit number…
Whalebone Fid with Ring Handle (42 cm)

Large whalebone Fid with ring handle, 16.54 in., Permit number 1223/16

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A whalebone fid on leather thong, 19th century, 22 cm
19th Century Whalebone Fid on Leather Thong

A whalebone fid on leather thong, 19th century, 8.66 in.

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Whalebone bodkin, seal and 2 tatting tools, 19th century,…
19th Century Whalebone Bodkin and Tatting Tools

Whalebone bodkin, seal and 2 tatting tools, 19th century, longest 5.91 in.

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Large whalebone fid, 38.5 cm
38.5 cm Whalebone Fid

Large whalebone fid, 15.16 in.

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Whalebone Sailmakers Seam Rubber with facetted handle, 12 cm
Whalebone Seam Rubber with Facetted Handle - 12cm

Whalebone Sailmakers Seam Rubber with facetted handle, 4.72 in.

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Whalebone Sailmaking tool with carved fist hand & multiple ring…
Carved Fist Whalebone Sailmaking Tool with Rings

Whalebone Sailmaking tool with carved fist hand & multiple ring turnings, 7.68 in.

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Whalebone Fid with double ring handle, 23 cm
Double Ring Whalebone Fid, 23cm

Whalebone Fid with double ring handle, 9.06 in.

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A wooden fid, 19th century. 42 cm
19th Century Wooden Fid - 42cm

A wooden fid, 19th century. 16.54 in.

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A small whalebone mounted steel fid and a large leather cased…
Whalebone and Leather Fids

A small whalebone mounted steel fid and a large leather cased steel fid, 19th/20th century, the largest 13.78 in.

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Three whalebone seam rubbers, second half 19th century, the…
19th Century Whalebone Seam Rubbers

Three whalebone seam rubbers, second half 19th century, the largest 6.89 in.

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Three whalebone and walrus ivory seam rubbers, second half 19th…
19th Century Whalebone and Ivory Seam Rubbers

Three whalebone and walrus ivory seam rubbers, second half 19th century, the largest 5.71 in.

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Two large carved whalebone fids, second half 19th century, the…
19th Century Whalebone Fids (Pair)

Two large carved whalebone fids, second half 19th century, the largest 15.35 in.

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Three whalebone bodkins, second half 19th century, the largest…
19th Century Whalebone Bodkins (Set of 3)

Three whalebone bodkins, second half 19th century, the largest 8.46 in.

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Three whalebone fids, second half 19th century, the largest 24…
19th Century Whalebone Fids (Set of 3)

Three whalebone fids, second half 19th century, the largest 9.45 in.

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A whalebone seam rubber, 19th century. 12.5 cm long
19th Century Whalebone Seam Rubber

A whalebone seam rubber, 19th century. 4.92 in. long

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A whalebone fid, 19th century. Length 25 cm
19th Century Whalebone Fid, 25cm Length

A whalebone fid, 19th century. Length 9.84 in.

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Sailmaking fid
Crafting with Fids: Sailmaking Techniques

Sailmaking fid

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Whales tooth and lignum vitae sail makers seam rubber circa…
19th Century Sail Maker's Seam Rubber

Whales tooth and lignum vitae sail makers seam rubber circa 19th century. Length 5.91 in.

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A whalebone and inlaid seam rubber, 19th century, 12.5 cm long
19th Century Whalebone Seam Rubber with Inlay

A whalebone and inlaid seam rubber, 19th century, 4.92 in. long

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A whales tooth and lignum vitae seam rubber, 19th century, 15…
Whale Tooth Seam Rubber

A whales tooth and lignum vitae seam rubber, 19th century, 5.91 in. long

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An antique carved whalebone bodkin, 19th century, 12.6 cm long
19th Century Carved Whalebone Bodkin

An antique carved whalebone bodkin, 19th century, 4.96 in. long

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Three sailmaker's whalebone tools, 19th century, 15.5, 15.3 and…
19th Century Sailmaker's Whalebone Tools Set

Three sailmaker's whalebone tools, 19th century, 15.5, 15.3 and 5.83 in. long

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An antique whalebone fid, 19th century, with incised rings…
19th Century Whalebone Fid with Incised Rings

An antique whalebone fid, 19th century, with incised rings around the collar, 9.65 in. long

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A slender whalebone fid, 19th century, 24.5 cm long
19th Century Whalebone Fid

A slender whalebone fid, 19th century, 9.65 in. long

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A whalebone fid, 19th century, 25 cm long
19th Century Whalebone Fid (25 cm)

A whalebone fid, 19th century, 9.84 in. long

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An un-decorated antique whalebone fid, 19th century, 26.5 cm…
Antique Whalebone Fid, 19th Century, 26.5 cm Long

An un-decorated antique whalebone fid, 19th century, 10.43 in. long

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A small whalebone fid (hole through top), 19th century, 21.5 cm…
19th Century Whalebone Fid, 21.5 cm Long

A small whalebone fid (hole through top), 19th century, 8.46 in. long

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An antique whalebone fid, 19th century, with incised rings…
19th Century Whalebone Fid with Incised Rings

An antique whalebone fid, 19th century, with incised rings around the collar, 12.20 in. long

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An antique whalebone double-ended seam rubber, 19th century,…
19th Century Whalebone Double-Ended Seam Rubber

An antique whalebone double-ended seam rubber, 19th century, with double rings around both ends, 12.20 in. long

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A wooden seam rubber, 19th century, 12 cm long
19th Century Wooden Seam Rubber - 12cm Long

A wooden seam rubber, 19th century, 4.72 in. long

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A whalebone sailmaker's tool, 19th century, 13 cm long
19th Century Whalebone Sailmaker's Tool

A whalebone sailmaker's tool, 19th century, 5.12 in. long

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A whalebone seam rubber, 19th century, 12.5 cm long
19th Century Whalebone Seam Rubber

A whalebone seam rubber, 19th century, 4.92 in. long

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A whalebone bottle shaped seam rubber, 19th century, 14 cm long
19th Century Whalebone Seam Rubber Bottle

A whalebone bottle shaped seam rubber, 19th century, 5.51 in. long

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A 19th century whalebone sail makers seam rubber with reeded…
19th Century Whalebone Sail Makers Seam Rubber

A 19th century whalebone sail makers seam rubber with reeded groove decoration and faceted pommel. Length 5.12 in.

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Sail maker's fid
Sailmaker's Fid: Essential Tool for Sail Repairs

Sail maker's fid

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Wooden seam rubber with facetted handle
Facetted Handle Wooden Seam Rubber

Wooden seam rubber with facetted handle

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