Mid-19th C. Sailor's "Sap" of Baleen, Lead Shot and Indigenous Fiber
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Mid-19th C. Sailor's "Sap" of Baleen, Lead Shot and Indigenous Fiber

Code: ol00010


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ARTIFACT: This is a fabulous mid-nineteenth century sailor's "sap" made from baleen, lead shot and a woven, knotted indigenous fiber. A sap was carried as a compact personal protection device. This particular sap is attributed to a sailor because it is made of whale's baleen, lead from a ship's ballast, and the remnants of fibers indigenous to the South Pacific that once covered the leaden ends.

VINTAGE: Circa mid-nineteenth century.

SIZE: Approximately 11-5/8" in length and 1" in width (at end).

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Baleen, lead shot, fibers.

ATTACHMENT: N/A.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a weapons collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MGEX08 LCIEX4/11 SCJJX3/15

CONDITION: 5 (Very Good—Fine): The fibers that once covered the ends of the sap are mostly worn away. The baleen has some small spots of cracking but is intact.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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