Historical information

Single metal pulley or sheave with wooden cheeks. In sailing blocks have many uses including hauling up sails and loading cargo.

Physical description

Single sheave wood block with rope strap running to a metal thimble. Wooden body held together with rivets. Made in Japan by Tateno Sersakusho Pty Ltd. Image on wood where there was once an oval shape fixed into two holes. Brass plate attached, oval, with Inscription. Symbol pressed into wood.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscription of brass plate "SW LO.175T".
Symbol pressed into wood [Diamond above / x \ ]