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Naval Bosun's 'starter'
A large example of a bosun’s starter, sometimes known as a ‘persuader’ or ‘cosh’. These were used by the bosun on a naval vessel to ‘start’ the men who were slacking. Made from well-patinated plaited twine, the unusual size of the lead weight at one end makes this a bigger than a number of the examples that can still be found. This would have been a fierce weapon in the bosun’s hands. Some wear to plaited twine at one side of the weighted end.
Measuring 28 cm long, lead weight 8 cm in diameter
c. early 19th century
SellerRob Hall Antiques
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Tel : 07858 820345
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Measuring 28 cm long, lead weight 8 cm in diameter
c. early 19th century
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Category Antique Arms and Militaria
Date c 1800
Early 19th Century Antiques
Item code as226a328
Status Sold
£150.00
$191.07
€181.91
$
€
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View all stock from
Rob Hall Antiques
By appointment only
Oundle,
Northants
Tel : 07858 820345
Non UK callers : +44 7858 820345
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