Original British Royal Navy Sail Maker's Knot Tying Wooden Fid - circa 1790 Price_$-00 - $30 so this was converted from

so this was converted from Flintlock to Percussion for the export market

It is a fine Solingen-Produced example made by the well known firm of E

A wonderful display piece

as we see in the examples above

Original British Royal Navy Sail Maker's Knot Tying Wooden Fid - circa 1790 Price_$-00 - $30 so this was converted fromOriginal item: Only One Available. We have only had one of these previously, and when we first received that one, we did not know what it was. Based on the shape, we assumed it was some sort of "Club" to repel boarders. However it is actually an essential Naval Sail Maker's tool called a "FID" for sizing the eye letting of grommet holes and used in rope weaving joining. Usually they are smaller, but this one is quite substantial. Truly amazing! ( We