Stock no 9182 Sailmakers seam rubber Used for blending the whipped rope to the sail taking out the rise of stitching so giving the sail a good smooth profile which was needed to prevent wear . This example is very unusual the centre section is a spinal cord which fits the hand giving the thumb the ability to pressure rub on the work. He has designed and engraved a brass plate illustrating a sailor drinking from a Demi John. The base plate is like a miniature steel iron which has a smooth and rounded edge to the back section. A name is also stamped on the seam rubber. All tools of sailmakers were cherished and many would put there names or initials on their tools of the trade Length 9cm Please ask for a postal quote if buying from overseas
