Maritime Object - Mezzo Marinaio Veneziano - Brass

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Early 20th‑century brass mezzo marinaio from Italy, a nautical hand tool for mooring and casting off, measuring 80 cm high and 13 cm wide, in good condition with small signs of age and stains.

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An antique seaman’s tool dating from around 1920, a manual nautical instrument used for mooring and unmooring maneuvers, or for retrieving objects from the water. Used in Venice on gondolas in the early years of the 20th century, decorated with coins from the era.
It consists of a long fixed shaft and a tip with a hook.
Used to recover lines, secure to mooring bollards, push the boat away from the dock, or avoid collisions.
It is called "mezzo marinaio" because it basically substitutes a crew member, in particular the deckhand, in mooring operations. The term derives from the Latin "mesonauta".

Dimensions
height 80 cm
width 13 cm

Trackable shipment

Observe all the photos that show all the details and the condition of the lot in the auction; therefore, I will accept a potential return only and exclusively based on European regulations and not for non-compliance, as you will be sent exactly what you see.

An antique seaman’s tool dating from around 1920, a manual nautical instrument used for mooring and unmooring maneuvers, or for retrieving objects from the water. Used in Venice on gondolas in the early years of the 20th century, decorated with coins from the era.
It consists of a long fixed shaft and a tip with a hook.
Used to recover lines, secure to mooring bollards, push the boat away from the dock, or avoid collisions.
It is called "mezzo marinaio" because it basically substitutes a crew member, in particular the deckhand, in mooring operations. The term derives from the Latin "mesonauta".

Dimensions
height 80 cm
width 13 cm

Trackable shipment

Observe all the photos that show all the details and the condition of the lot in the auction; therefore, I will accept a potential return only and exclusively based on European regulations and not for non-compliance, as you will be sent exactly what you see.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
Mezzo Marinaio Veneziano
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
80 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated Period
early 20th century
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
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