Industrial equipment - Europe - Clap block / ship’s pulley

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

Estimation:€100

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