Sheave
Description
Sheaves would have been made of lignum vitae or ash. The shell was made in two halves. The hole cut right through the centre was for a wooden pin. The sheave was fitted on to the pin and rotated inside the shell when the block was in use. The shell has a channel or groove shaped into its outer faces. This was to accept a rope lashing that would hold the block in place.
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Object Detail
Catalogue Number
INV.459
Classification
Collection
Measurement Display
Diameter: 94mm (3 11/16")
Thickness: 20mm
Thickness: 20mm
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