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$6.05 Shipping Location: Gresham, United States
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$20.40 Shipping Location: San Jose, United States A vintage steel fid in beautiful condition. Large and heavy. 17 inches, 2 lb 11 ounces.
$21.15 Shipping Location: Milo, United States Due the flattened tip (last photo) it is probably Drew & Co out of Massachusetts. As pictured.
$5.00 Shipping Location: Wakefield, United States It is a single unit and was likely made in the United States.
$12.00 Shipping Location: Mountlake Terrace, United States This fid is in excellent/like new condition.
$42.84 Shipping Location: SAFFRON WALDEN, United Kingdom Please see the photos for the condition. There is some damage to each. The larger one is 46cm the thinner one 45cm. They are very heavy hence the postage. ... moreI am not sure what the woods are but they are different.
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$6.90 Shipping Location: San Jose, United States A very old example of a sailors fid used for rope work. Made out of wood, 13 inches long, weighs approximately 6 ounces.
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$18.05 Shipping Location: Liberty, United States Tool Type: fid. Materials: wood, rope. Condition: SEE PHOTOS! Wear and tear from use and age.
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$12.47 Shipping Location: Putnam, United States
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$24.16 Shipping Location: ASHFORD, United Kingdom Great old Tactile Wooden objects. Chip at top end / split to top. - 14.5cm long, 3cm across end approx. ( just under 6 in. - 22.5cm long / 4cm across ... moreend ( just under 9 in. END CHIPPED - probably would have been nearer to 23.5/24 cm long original ). ).
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$12.47 Shipping Location: Putnam, United States
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Free Shipping Location: Lancaster, United States Large 19” Antique Sailor’s Wooden Ropework Marlin spike, Fid. 3 bands across the wider end and a flattened 2 sided taper on about 4” of the tip.
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Free Shipping Location: Fairfield, United States Then the adjoining part of Iron was flattened and folded over to create the knife handle. The blade appears to be cut from thin sheet Iron and forged ... moreonto the end with an Iron rivet on both sides. The handle has a couple of hand chiseled "gills" at the end, next to the rivet, which resembles an eye.
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Free Shipping Location: Salt Lake City, United States The maker of the spike is also unknown.
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$24.05 Shipping Location: Rye, United States Up For Sale Is (1) Late 1800’s Early 1900’s Large 18 3/4” Antique Ship Sailor’s Wooden Ropework Marlin Spike Rigging Fid. Please See All Photos Of This ... moreItem. Please Email Us With Any Questions. Thank You For Looking.
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$43.46 Shipping Location: SHERBORNE, United Kingdom Length: 16.75cm and 19cm Materials and Design: I don't know the wood of either. Both have quite a fine grain but the basic woods are different. The ... moreblotches on the shorter tool look like stains. Condition: The wider shorter tool seems quite roughly made and I think the end looks as if it has been shaved to shape. It is also stained with dark blotches. Both have some very slight cracking along the grain. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bi%3Ahtpqto%3E%7B-13eb513d7de-0xf7-
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$27.09 Shipping Location: Canada
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$21.01 Shipping Location: BEXLEY, United Kingdom A large unusual sailors fid or marlin spike tool. I have not ever found one of this style and size before. Hand carved from solid elm wood with lovely ... morehand made rope fittings. Great decorative look and an interesting conversation piece. 39cms total length.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Forest Hills, United States Very old long wood Fid Sailors Rope Knot Tool. Exact age unknown. Seems very old.RARE.
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$24.84 Shipping Location: Victor Harbor, Australia FID IS MADE of WOOD. THIS IS THE EXACT FID YOU WILL RECEIVE.
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$40.95 Shipping Location: Tutor Key, United States A fid is a conical tool traditionally made of wood or bone. It is used to work with rope and canvas in marlinespike seamanship. A fid differs from a marlinspike ... morein material and purposes. A marlinspike is used in: (working with wire rope, natural & synthetic lines, may be used to open shackles), and is made of metal. A fid is used to hold open knots and holes in canvas, and to separate the "lays" (or strands) of synthetic or natural rope for splicing. A variation of the fid, the gripfid, is used for ply-split braiding. It adds a jamming cleat to pull a cord back through the cord split by the fid's point.This Fid is made of solid applewood. Some scratches remain in the finish. Treated with linseed oil.Holster is stitched leather.
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$54.00 Shipping Location: ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, United Kingdom This exceptional item will make a great display piece for nautical decor. ~ we try to describe things well and to make sure that the photographs are good. ... moreBe warned we will haggle!
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$7.95 Shipping Location: Brewer, United States An old wooden rope and sail makers fid. It measures 6-3/8" long and has remnants of green paint on the large end. It is free of chips, cracks and repairs ... moreand is in very good condition.
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Antique Iron and Pitch Fid Sailor Made 1800s
Offered for sale is an antique fid. Carved by a sailor. Most likely on board a ship voyage. Hand carved handle, Iron Blade. Appears that this would have been connected with pitch. Measures: 2 6/8" long. Great sailor tool that was used on board ship for the splicing of rope. On Dec-12-10 at 17:32:35 PST. Seller added the following information:
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Antique Maritime Sailor's Fid Wooden Handle Brass Holder Jade Tool 9 Inches Long
Antique 19th century sailor's fid or bodkin. 9 inches long. Wooden handle, brass shaft, and jade fid at the end. I do not know the origin but I think the Orient, probably China, but that is only an educated guess. I welcome comments/questions. Free postage. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B0a7%3E-1421dd92932-0xf9-
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18 /19TH C. FOLK ART MARLINSPIKE ROPE WORK SAILOR MADE WOOD FID AMERICAN
This is a VERY RARE& BEAUTIFUL18/19TH C. FOLK ART MARLINSPIKE ROPE WORK SAILOR MADE WOODEN FID AMERICAN. THIS PIECE CAME OUT OF AN OLD NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLECTION YEARS BACK. IT IS THE EARLIEST FID I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IN MY MANY YEARS OF SEARCHING RARE MARITIME SAILOR ARTIFACTS. IT RETAINS A VERY OLD ca. 1890s LABEL WITH A NUMBER 308 SO IT MUST HAVE BEEN VERY OLD AT THAT TIME! ONE PLACE SEE PICS NEAR POINT IS A GROOVE THAT HAS BEEN THERE SINCE MADE FROM ITS SHAPE LOOKS AS IF USED WHEN SPLICING TO LAY ONE OF THE STRANDS IN.I HAVE NEVER SEEN OR HEARD THIS DONE IN MY COMMERCIAL SEAGOING DAYS WHICH IS NOW OVER 45 YRS! THIS IS INDEED A RARE RARE SAILOR TOOL/FID. I AM LISTING SEVERAL OF MY RAREST PIECES FROM MY MARITIME COLLECTION ONE TIME ONLY I WILL NOT REDUCE THE PRICE LATER THESE ITEMS WILL GO BACK IN MY COLLECTION AS I CANNOT REPLACE EVER. ... moreTHANK YOU! FID measures 11 inches in length.Good Luck on the Bidding!
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Vintage Antique Sailor's or Other's Miniature Walnut 5" Sewing Fid
Very nice condition- solid walnut 5 1/4" long sewing fid. Could be sailor-made and used as they did small work(macrame purses& decorative gifts) in addition to the larger on-board ship duties. Not sure. All good. SHIPS FOR $3.50. Call 207-943-5671 or email regarding purchases or questions. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28e013%3F%3E%3A-1449fa17019-0xf5-
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ANTIQUE WOODEN SAILOR'S NAVY ROPE WORKING TOOL FID WITH TURK'S HEAD KNOT
THIS IS A NEAT PIECE OF NAUTICAL MARITIME EQUIPMENT. A 16.5" FID FOR WORKING WITH LINES AND HAWSERS ON SHIPS. IT IS A HEAVY WOOD, COULD BE SOME TYPE OF TROPICAL WOOD LIKE IRON WOOD BUT I DO NOT KNOW, WHAT SETS PIECE APART IS THE WONDERFUL EARLY ROPING NEAR THE TOP WITH A TYPE OF TURK'S HEAD KNOT DESIGN. THIS PIECE IS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Original Antique Nauticial Sailor's Fid, Rigger's Spike Brass Steel 13 3/4 Long
This auction is for a Vintage Original Antique Brass And Steel Long Sailor's Fid or Rigger's Spike. As you can tell this was a used Nauticial Item used in Loosen Knots and repairing Sails Ect. Lenth is 13 3/4 inch long.Very Nice and Stright.This Fid is in Great Condition Original Peice See Pictures. If you have any Questions Please ask! I do Combine shipping! Thanks and Good Luck!
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ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY LARGE IRONWOOD SAILOR FID ROPE SPLICING TOOL
Up for sale is a n ineteenth century sailor Fid. The fid was used to fray the ends of rope for splicing. It is 14 ¾” long and 2” diameter. The fid is made of Australian ironwood. Excellent condition. Please do not be shy to ask any questions that you may have. Shipping will be $24.99 to the USA. And Canada. I am willing to ship worldwide, but please contact me first for a shipping quote. Normal 0 0 1 32 183 1 1 224 11.1539 0 0 0
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Sailor's Starter Fid; African Olive, Olea capensis, 5.9" x 9/16"
This piece is a hand carved Sailor's Rope Splicing Fid made from African Olive. 5 7/8"+ inches long x 1/2"+ wide at palm end. This fid has an asymmetric shape. Which makes it very ergonimc. Finished with a propolis and beeswax mixture, which preserves the wood, but won't scratch like a traditional finish. It also prevents any cracks from humidity changes and can be hand-applied easily. African Olivewood. Olea capensis. Distribution: East Africa. Janka rating: 2,700 lbƒ The Janka rating is a measurement of the amount of force required to imbed an 11mm steel ball 5.5mm into a piece of wood. Red oak is 1220lbƒ. What's a fid? http:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fid If you are interested in decorative knots. Fancy work, or marlinespike seamanship, here are some good places to start: http:www.animatedknots.com/indexdecorative.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com ... morehttp:www.frayedknotarts.com/tutor1.html I recommend these sites for purchasing material: http:www.angelfire.com/ak/skateworld/index.html http:rwrope.com/ RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*a4%601gc%3E-147bb47849a-0x108-
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Hand Carved English Boxwood Fid, Buxus sempervirens, Janka 2,840 lbƒ, Sailor's R
This piece is a Hand Carved Fid made from Genuine English Boxwood. IQ grade, Air Dried to 12% mc. Boxwood is rare, expensive, and available for purchase infrequently. It is a small, slow-growing tree. Specific Gravity: 0.98. Janka Rating: 2,840 lbƒ. Boxwood has a very tight grain and takes a beautiful polish. This fid is ideal for small stuff or fancy work. I am also now on Etsy, where prices are lower. ChesapeakeFids. Dimensions: 5 1/8" long x 5/8" diameter at palm end. What's a fid? http:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fid If you are interested in decorative knots. Fancy work, or marlinespike seamanship, here are some good places to start: http:www.animatedknots.com/indexdecorative.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com http:www.frayedknotarts.com/tutor1.html I recommend these sites for purchasing material: http:www.angelfire.com/ak/skateworld/index.html ... morehttp:rwrope.com/
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Handcarved Gaboon Ebony Full Fid Sailor's Rope Splicing Tool 8.25" x 5/8"
For auction is a Hand-carved Gaboon Ebony. Sailor's Rope Splicing Fid. 8 3/8 inches long x 5/8 inch wide. The fid was made without the use of a lathe. As such, it is not a perfectly, machined tool, but it is a very symmetrical cylinder. The tip has been reduced to blunt point and polished. Finished with a propolis and beeswax mixture, which preserves the wood, but won't scratch like a traditional finish. It also prevents any cracks from humidity changes and can be hand-applied easily. This fid's dimensions are very close to the standard of a 3/8" full fid or a 5/8" long fid, which represents the diameter of line it is intended to splice. Feel free to ask any questions. I am also now on Etsy. ChesapeakeFids.
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16" Wood Fid Pin Sailor Mariner Seaman Rope Splicing Tool Awl Nautical Antique
Old Sailor's Fid. Made out of solid wood. It measures 16" long by 2" diameter at the widest part. Weighs 1 pound. Simple, functional design with no ornamentation. I don't know if it has a dark stain or an aged patina. You can see in one of the scrapes that the wood is a lighter shade underneath the top layer. We found it at an estate sale in San Diego, California. My best guess is that it's ironwood and dates to around 1900. Condition: Normal. General signs of age and use. Minor splits, nicks, scuffs, scratches. Solid, both ends are in good shape. All questions are welcomed. Thank you for looking. California sales tax for shipments to CA. Priority shipping is free within the US. Our mission is to supply unique products at a fair price and provide the very best customer service possible. Our policies are the customer ... moreis always right and live by the Golden Rule. Insurance is included on all shipments.
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Hand Carved Khamphi Rosewood Fid Sailor's Rope Splicing Tool 11.25" x 1"
This piece is a Hand Carved Khampi Rosewood/ Laotian Rosewood/ Burmese Blackwood. Sailor's Rope Splicing Fid. 11.25" long x 1" diameter at butt, and weighs 3.9 oz. A large fid with a nice feel and terrific grain. The tip has been reduced to blunt point and polished. Finished with a propolis and beeswax mixture, which preserves the wood, but won't scratch like a traditional finish. It also prevents any cracks from humidity changes and can be hand-applied easily. This fid's dimensions are very close to the standard of a Full Fid, capable of splicing 9/16" line, or a Long Fid, capable of splicing 7/8" line. It is also very useful for opening knots and large fancy work. However, this fid will work well for splicing line up to 1 3/4" Khamphi Rosewood/ Laotian Rosewood/ Burmese Blackwood. Dalbergia cultrata. ... moreA true rosewood. Distribution: Southeast Asia. Janka rating: 3, 350 lb. Feel free to ask any questions. The whale tooth and hand forged bench hook are not for sale.
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Hand Carved Cocobolo Fid, 8 3/4" x 7/8" Palm End, Sailor Rope Splicing Tool
This piece is a Hand Carved Cocobolo Sailor's Rope Splicing Fid. 8.75" long x 7/8" diameter at butt(cylindrical) And weighs 3.2 oz. Gorgeous contrasting grain that shimmers. Finished with a propolis and beeswax mixture, which preserves the wood, but won't scratch like a traditional finish. It also prevents any cracks from humidity changes and can be hand-applied easily. Cocobolo. Dalbergia retusa. A true rosewood. Distribution: Central America(This piece is from Mexico) Janka rating: 2,960 lbƒ.
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Sailor carved Toothpick and Fid
19th century sailor carved folding toothpick and fid. Both in excellent condition and have great patina. The toothpick was indricately carved and painted. Much of the painted design still remains. From a Massachusetts estate. Guaranteed authentic and original. Thanks and Good Luck!
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antique nautical 1850 fid punch awl sailor made knot repair FOLK ART for sure
This is a guaranteed piece of American maritime folk art! It is a sailor made punch awl or fid. They are called many things. They were used to repair ropes and sailor knots. PURE folk art for sure. Measures 4" and has been used but in very good condition. I have another one of these sailor made objects under antique sewing tool. so please check it out. I will be putting on another one of these that is also a needle holder and is carved figural. Please check out my many other guaranteed antique sewing tools and items I currently have on ebay. Especially SHAKER any questions? just ask at 609-238-2464 Happy to combine for free shipping.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B0a7%3E-1492e613155-0x116-
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WW II Navy Seabee's wooden fid. Rope and canvas work. Sailor. CB. Antique.
WW II-era fid used by my uncle. A Navy Seabee(Construction Brigade, CB) while in service in World War II. Measures 16" long. 1 3/4" diameter at big end. A fid is a conical tool traditionally made of wood or bone. It is used to work with rope and canvas in Maritime seamanship. Good luck with your bidding! and thanks for looking… SHIPPING: We ship ONLY to the UNITED STATES including the lower 48 states. Hawaii, Alaska. We do NOT ship to Puerto Rico. Or to PO boxes or APO. Sorry. But please do not bid if you are not in the states or countries mentioned above. PAYMENT: Please send payment within 7 days of auctions end. I accept PayPal(preferred) Cashiers check. FEEDBACK: Once you receive your item. Please inspect it and make sure it is what you bid on. If you are satisfied with the item, please leave appropriate feedback. I will do ... morethe same for you. Before posting negative feedback, please contact me so that we can come to an amicable agreement. I try my best to please all customers. Please feel free to contact me with any questions prior to bidding. Though we promise to do our best to ensure your satisfaction. All items are sold“as is” And, absolutely no returns will be accepted after 30 days unless we have discussed it beforehand.
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