Lot 502 Large lignum vitae deadeye, ex-1733 Fleet.
Large lignum vitae deadeye, ex-1733 Fleet. 3.10 lb. Roughly 6¼" x 4". Of the various parts of the rigging of a wooden sailing ship, perhaps the most recognizable is the deadeye, with three worn holes in middle perpendicular to grooves around the perimeter, this example heavy, stable, and mostly intact. From the 1733 Fleet, with photo-certificate.
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