Historical information

A specific tool used in traditional maritime rigging, including historical whalers for the process of serving a rope.

Significance

Was part of a long term exhibition on whaling in the Portland Maritime Discovery Centre. Estimated 1998 - 2026

Physical description

Serving mallet with a solid timber handle, the front top half has a metal plate secured with tacks. the front is a concaved, the back is curved.

Inscriptions & markings

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