Mid 20th Century Maritime Nautical Knot Board 142 Hand-Tied Fancy Knots, Splices & Rope Framed

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An exceptional mid-century maritime seamanship knot board displaying an impressive 142 individually numbered examples of hand-tied knots, splices, decorative ropework, … Read more An exceptional mid-century maritime seamanship knot board displaying an impressive 142 individually numbered examples of hand-tied knots, splices, decorative ropework, netting, rope ladders, Turk’s heads, mats, seizings, and wire-rope techniques.

Unlike the decorative knot boards commonly found today, this appears to have been created as a comprehensive instructional or training display, demonstrating an extraordinary range of traditional marlinspike seamanship skills. The examples are carefully mounted on a deep navy felt backing, each identified with a hand-numbered label, and housed in its original glazed hardwood frame.

The inclusion of advanced ropework—including decorative mats, netting, splices, fancywork, and wire-rope serving—suggests the board was likely produced as a teaching aid or proficiency project by a merchant mariner, naval trainee, maritime academy student, or experienced sailor during the mid-20th century.

A remarkable piece of maritime folk art that functions equally well as wall sculpture, historical reference, and conversation piece.

Original frame and backing. Presents beautifully with an even, well-balanced layout and outstanding visual See less