Description: This 3' decorative harpoon plaque would make a nice accent piece to your nautical rec room or office. The handle is round 2 1/4" in diameter burnished eastern white pine with two coats of gloss urethane. The shaft is 3/8" diameter steel painted black with a cast aluminum tip brass toned, the rope is 1/4" pure manila whipped with black nylon cord. The plaque is eastern white pine (sourced from a local sawmill) 36" in length by 5.5" in height stained and sealed with two coats of satin urethane, ready to hang. Lewis Temple invented this harpoon tip which is named after him (Temple Toggle). The tip on this harpoon is a smaller version. A skilled blacksmith from New Bedford, MA, Temple a former slave, in 1848 created a new type of harpoon with a moveable head that prevented the whale from slipping loose. His harpoon was called "the most significant invention in the history of whaling and used by virtually every whaleman". Buy with confidence from the maker, your satisfaction is assured. Other sizes and styles are available.
Price: 54.95 USD
Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts
End Time: 2023-11-21T06:31:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Maker: self
Country/Region of Origin: United States
