ANTIQUE VINTAGE SAILOR LEATHERMAKER LEATHER BRASS THIMBLE

Description Antique Sailors Leather Needle SaddleFor Sail Repair- SailmakerWorn on the Palm of the right hand .In good condition showing normal wear consistent with use and age. is what this is for working with leather.. actually nice condition leather for its age and there is a star embossded on the side of the brass thimble section. filed doll rm 4 2024 inv... As you see it across is just under 4 inches..... The leather is stiff... title from online description.... quote Sailmakers Tool Leather Sailors Palm Sewing Seaming Sail Thimble another write up William Smith & Sons is an excellent quality sailmaker’s palm. Handcrafted in England, this seaming and roping palm is made for long lasting wear and comfort. this sailmaker’s palm also features a large metal thrusting base with a brass cap and molded rawhide palm protection. A thumb shield protects the thumb when roping (twine wrapped and pulled hard over the thumb). To use, position the dull end of the needle in one of the divots in the thimble. Hold the needle as straight as possible and use the palm of your hand to drive the needle through thick assemblies of canvas or sailcloth. Wrap the twine around your protected thumb to pull taut. unquote Sailmaking or canvas palm is available in right and left-handed versions. our palm leather thimble does not have a buckle on the back.. the ends are tied together as shown in picture..