Lot 118B: Sailor’s “Priests”, Knife, and Spike

Lot 118B: Sailor’s “Priests”, Knife, and Spike

Two 19th c. sailor’s “Priests” or head knockers for protection ashore, braided twine with round lead inserts on both ends, 9″ and 12 1/2″; Sailor’s rigging knife and a marlin spike, both attached with braided rope to a sinew sewn holster, with a folded loop for a belt, (ex. estate of Justin Cobb). 

Estimate: $400-600

Description

Two 19th c. sailor’s “Priests” or head knockers for protection ashore, braided twine with round lead inserts on both ends, 9″ and 12 1/2″; Sailor’s rigging knife and a marlin spike, both attached with braided rope to a sinew sewn holster, with a folded loop for a belt, (ex. estate of Justin Cobb). 

Estimate: $400-600