Bronze Gaff with Steel Hook for Whaling Boat

click the photo to enlarge

A large whaling boat gaff, with barbed steel hook lock fitted to a bronze head and socket accommodated on a cedar shaft. Length 230 cm (7½').

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item

When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

This item has been included into following indexes:

A whaler's killing lance, wrought iron, 19th century, most likely English, 92 cm long

You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

A fine Georgian walking cane with carved ivory greyhound handle and gilt metal collar, 19th century, 85 cm

You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

A fine lapis lazuli walking cane with silver collar, most likely Mogul Indian, 19th century. 77 cm high

You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

Michael Hirst standard lamp polished brass (signed to base), Australia c1950s, 150 cm high, 40 cm wide, 28 cm deep

You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.