Antique Jarrah Fid: Western Australian Origin, 19th/20th Century, 43cm
An antique jarrah fid, Western Australian origin, 19th/20th century, 16.93 in. long
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
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
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
20 cm Whalebone Fid
A whalebone fid (?), 7.87 in. length
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
19th Century Copper and Brass Fid
An impressive fid, turned timber, copper and brass, 19th century, 27.17 in. long
19th Century Sailor's Seam Rubber
A sailor's seam rubber, 19th century, an impressive 8.66 in. high, 3.94 in. wide
Whale Bone Sailmaker's Tool with Patina
Sailmakers tool, carved whale bone tool with aged patina
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.
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
19th Century Wood Sailor's Seam Rubber
A sailor's seam rubber, carved wood, 19th century or earlier, 6.30 in. long
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
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
Antique Carved Wooden Fid, 19th/20th Century - 43.5cm
A large carved wooden Fid, late 19th / early 20th century, 17.13 in. long
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
Assorted 19th Century Whalebone Bodkins
Group of ten assorted turned whalebone bodkins, 19th century, the largest 3.54 in. high
19th Century Whalebone Sailor's Fids
Three sailor's whalebone fids, 19th century, the largest 4.33 in. long
Pair of Carved Bone Splicing Fids - 27.5 cm
Two carved bone splicing fids, larger, length 10.83 in.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whale bone seam rubber for ship mast repairs
Rare 19th century carved whale bone seam rubber used on sailing ships to repairs masts
19th Century Timber Sailmakers Seam Rubber with Engraved 'Ip'
A timber sailmakers seam rubber, 19th century, engraved with the letters 'Ip', 5.31 in.
19th Century Whalebone Sailmakers Mallet-Serving Tool
A whalebone sailmakers serving mallet, 19th century, 6.50 in. long
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.
Whalebone Bodkins Pair
Two whalebone bodkins
Whalebone Sailor's Rope Fid, 17 cm Length
A whalebone sailor's rope working fid, length 6.69 in.
19th Century Whalebone Bodkins Set
Five whalebone bodkins, 19th century, the tallest 3.54 in. high
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
19th Century Whalebone Fid - 15cm Long
A whalebone fid, early to mid 19th century, 5.91 in. long
Facetted Whalebone Fid - 17 cm
Whalebone Fid with facetted handle, 6.69 in.
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.
Vintage Wooden Rope Splicing Fid in Steel Sheath (67cm)
Vintage wooden rope splicing fid in plaited steel sheath, length 26.38 in. approx, fid).
Vintage Steel Rope Splicing Fid with Plaited Sheath
Vintage steel rope splicing fid in hand plaited sheath, length 15.75 in. approx, fid).
Tasmanian Blackwood Fid: 19th Century Musical Instrument
A blackwood fid, Tasmanian origin 19th century 12.99 in. long
44cm Whalebone Fid
Large whalebone fid, 17.32 in.
Whalebone Fid with Ring Handle (42 cm)
Large whalebone Fid with ring handle, 16.54 in., Permit number 1223/16
19th Century Whalebone Fid on Leather Thong
A whalebone fid on leather thong, 19th century, 8.66 in.
19th Century Whalebone Bodkin and Tatting Tools
Whalebone bodkin, seal and 2 tatting tools, 19th century, longest 5.91 in.
38.5 cm Whalebone Fid
Large whalebone fid, 15.16 in.
Whalebone Seam Rubber with Facetted Handle - 12cm
Whalebone Sailmakers Seam Rubber with facetted handle, 4.72 in.
Carved Fist Whalebone Sailmaking Tool with Rings
Whalebone Sailmaking tool with carved fist hand & multiple ring turnings, 7.68 in.
Double Ring Whalebone Fid, 23cm
Whalebone Fid with double ring handle, 9.06 in.
19th Century Wooden Fid - 42cm
A wooden fid, 19th century. 16.54 in.
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.
19th Century Whalebone Seam Rubbers
Three whalebone seam rubbers, second half 19th century, the largest 6.89 in.
19th Century Whalebone and Ivory Seam Rubbers
Three whalebone and walrus ivory seam rubbers, second half 19th century, the largest 5.71 in.
19th Century Whalebone Fids (Pair)
Two large carved whalebone fids, second half 19th century, the largest 15.35 in.
19th Century Whalebone Bodkins (Set of 3)
Three whalebone bodkins, second half 19th century, the largest 8.46 in.
19th Century Whalebone Fids (Set of 3)
Three whalebone fids, second half 19th century, the largest 9.45 in.
19th Century Whalebone Seam Rubber
A whalebone seam rubber, 19th century. 4.92 in. long
19th Century Whalebone Fid, 25cm Length
A whalebone fid, 19th century. Length 9.84 in.
Crafting with Fids: Sailmaking Techniques
Sailmaking fid
19th Century Sail Maker's Seam Rubber
Whales tooth and lignum vitae sail makers seam rubber circa 19th century. Length 5.91 in.
19th Century Whalebone Seam Rubber with Inlay
A whalebone and inlaid seam rubber, 19th century, 4.92 in. long
Whale Tooth Seam Rubber
A whales tooth and lignum vitae seam rubber, 19th century, 5.91 in. long
19th Century Carved Whalebone Bodkin
An antique carved whalebone bodkin, 19th century, 4.96 in. long
19th Century Sailmaker's Whalebone Tools Set
Three sailmaker's whalebone tools, 19th century, 15.5, 15.3 and 5.83 in. long
19th Century Whalebone Fid with Incised Rings
An antique whalebone fid, 19th century, with incised rings around the collar, 9.65 in. long
19th Century Whalebone Fid
A slender whalebone fid, 19th century, 9.65 in. long
19th Century Whalebone Fid (25 cm)
A whalebone fid, 19th century, 9.84 in. long
Antique Whalebone Fid, 19th Century, 26.5 cm Long
An un-decorated antique whalebone fid, 19th century, 10.43 in. long
19th Century Whalebone Fid, 21.5 cm Long
A small whalebone fid (hole through top), 19th century, 8.46 in. long
19th Century Whalebone Fid with Incised Rings
An antique whalebone fid, 19th century, with incised rings around the collar, 12.20 in. long
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
19th Century Wooden Seam Rubber - 12cm Long
A wooden seam rubber, 19th century, 4.72 in. long
19th Century Whalebone Sailmaker's Tool
A whalebone sailmaker's tool, 19th century, 5.12 in. long
19th Century Whalebone Seam Rubber
A whalebone seam rubber, 19th century, 4.92 in. long
19th Century Whalebone Seam Rubber Bottle
A whalebone bottle shaped seam rubber, 19th century, 5.51 in. long
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.
Sailmaker's Fid: Essential Tool for Sail Repairs
Sail maker's fid
Facetted Handle Wooden Seam Rubber
Wooden seam rubber with facetted handle