Naval Bosun's 'starter'

Name: Naval Bosun's 'starter'
SKU: as226a328
Price: 150.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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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

Price

£~~150.00~~

$~~192.84~~ USA

€~~177.63~~

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Category Antique Arms and Militaria Date c 1800 Early 19th Century Antiques Item code as226a328 Status Sold

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