mallet; serving

Description
A wooden mallet with a semi-circular cut in the head to allow rope to be placed in the groove. Head is damaged and there is rope at top of handle, presumably for extra grip.
Rope was then wound around the mallet head and it was used to tighten the line of rope.
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Dimensions:0:L 25cm (L 9 13/16")
Dimensions:W 8.8cm (W 3 7/16")

Accession number

1995-047-048

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sailmaker's trade Shipbuilding industry Sail ship Shipping Transport; Water Ship

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