A pair of very large and exemplary becketts; sailormade handles for a mariner's trunk.
The bar with a monkey's fist knot at either end with leather star-cut bearers, the handle two bands of turk's head knotting painted black and sandwiching a fine knotwork section. The main carrying rope with a plaited canvas covering all painted with ship's white paint.
English circa 1880.
w:8 in x 12 in.
4 5/8 in circumference at the fattest.
Item Code: 3838
£ 895
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