Maritime object - Wood, Iron, rope- Button board

Maritime knot board – decorative rope work on a wooden panel

A world of seafaring art on the wall! This maritime knot board attracts attention with a rich collection of knots, weaves, loops and winding. The warm, glossy finished wood forms a lovely background for the gold-brown and darker rope work. A continuous rope border frames the whole and emphasizes the nautical character.

From compact end knots to elegantly woven mats: each detail catches the eye. Notably the cord-wrapped arched shape, the tassel, the wooden bulb-shaped elements and the examples with metal eyes and steel cable. Together they form an engaging presentation of different techniques and materials.

Knot boards fit within the tradition of visibly presenting practical and decorative rope work. Royal Museums Greenwich, for example, preserve a knot board with joining knots, turns, splices, a ship’s wheel hand grip and a clock cord. This specimen aligns with that maritime tradition in its setup; the maker, original function and exact dating are unknown. (rmg.co.uk⁠)

A atmospheric wall object for a study, nautical interior or collection of nautical artifacts. The combination of wood, rope and metal gives the board a lot of relief and makes it attractive up close as well.

Features

* Elliptical wooden panel with rounded corners.
* Continuous rope border around the edge.
* Many varied examples of knotting and weaving.
* Executed with rope, cord, metal parts and steel cable.
* Decorative details, including a tassel and wrapped elements.
* Maker, origin, exact wood type and dating unknown.

Condition
Signs of use and age, see photos. The wooden panel shows small scratches, spots and visible mounting holes. The rope work has frayed ends in places, loose fibers and color differences. The metal parts show discoloration. The photos are part of the description.

Dimensions
Length 103 cm
Height 52 cm
Depth 4 cm

Photos give a clear picture of the quality and are part of the description. The interior photos have been generated with AI and are intended solely to illustrate the object in a home setting.

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