Industrial equipment - Europe - Clap block / ship’s pulley
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Rare antique wooden snatch block dating from 1920–1960 in good used condition, built of iron castings with teak, oak and pokhout, measuring 47 cm high by 17 cm wide by 16 cm deep.
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Rare Antique Wooden Snatch Block / Ship’s Sheave – 11 kg & 47 cm – Pokhout & Teak/Oak – Maritime & Industrial
An impressive, robust, and original antique wooden snatch block (snatch block / hoist pulley) with a beautifully weathered look! This authentic piece of maritime and industrial history is an absolute eye-catcher for lovers of seafaring, antique tools, and an industrial interior.
Quality and Materials
Exterior: Crafted from high-quality, ultra-strong teak/oak with a stunning warm grain, rich patina, and authentic traces of intensive use.
Interior: Fitted with a solid pokhout roller/disc (Lignum Vitae), the hardest wood in the world, naturally self-lubricating and exceptionally resistant to extremely heavy loads and salt water.
Hardware & Construction: Equipped with heavy forged iron/steel fittings, a sturdy suspension eye, and the distinctive hinged mechanism with a locking pin on a chain.
Details: The wood bears original burnt numbers/type codes (01.7380 / 05.101), evidence of professional manufacture.
Application & Design:
Historically, a snatch block was used on heavy sailing ships, cargo ships, and in heavy logistics/crane work to quickly lay in a cable or rope without threading it all the way through. Thanks to its substantial size, heavy weight, and beautiful character, this specimen is a unique decorative object. Perfect to integrate into a maritime collection, as a statement piece in a man cave, loft, hospitality interior, or industrial living space.
Condition:
In a beautiful, original, unrestored state with preserved historic appearance, authentic patina, and characteristic signs of use that tell the story of this unique object.
Antique sheave, Snatch Block, Ship’s Sheave, Ship’s Block, Pokhout, Teak Wood, Oak Wood, Maritime, Shipping, Nautical, Industrial Design, Loft, Vintage Lifting Equipment, Antique Tools, Lignum Vitae, Steampunk, Eye-catcher
Rare Antique Wooden Snatch Block / Ship’s Sheave – 11 kg & 47 cm – Pokhout & Teak/Oak – Maritime & Industrial
An impressive, robust, and original antique wooden snatch block (snatch block / hoist pulley) with a beautifully weathered look! This authentic piece of maritime and industrial history is an absolute eye-catcher for lovers of seafaring, antique tools, and an industrial interior.
Quality and Materials
Exterior: Crafted from high-quality, ultra-strong teak/oak with a stunning warm grain, rich patina, and authentic traces of intensive use.
Interior: Fitted with a solid pokhout roller/disc (Lignum Vitae), the hardest wood in the world, naturally self-lubricating and exceptionally resistant to extremely heavy loads and salt water.
Hardware & Construction: Equipped with heavy forged iron/steel fittings, a sturdy suspension eye, and the distinctive hinged mechanism with a locking pin on a chain.
Details: The wood bears original burnt numbers/type codes (01.7380 / 05.101), evidence of professional manufacture.
Application & Design:
Historically, a snatch block was used on heavy sailing ships, cargo ships, and in heavy logistics/crane work to quickly lay in a cable or rope without threading it all the way through. Thanks to its substantial size, heavy weight, and beautiful character, this specimen is a unique decorative object. Perfect to integrate into a maritime collection, as a statement piece in a man cave, loft, hospitality interior, or industrial living space.
Condition:
In a beautiful, original, unrestored state with preserved historic appearance, authentic patina, and characteristic signs of use that tell the story of this unique object.
Antique sheave, Snatch Block, Ship’s Sheave, Ship’s Block, Pokhout, Teak Wood, Oak Wood, Maritime, Shipping, Nautical, Industrial Design, Loft, Vintage Lifting Equipment, Antique Tools, Lignum Vitae, Steampunk, Eye-catcher
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
11 kg
Title additional information
Clap block / ship’s pulley
Material
cast iron, teak or oak wood, pokhout
Country of origin
Europe
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
47 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1920-1960
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