Nautical Antiques & Tropical Decor
2202 Ship Mechanic Row Galveston, TX 77550
409-539-5469
email: piecesofship@yahoo.com

Ship Salvage:

 
BLOCK PULLEYS
Block and tackle are used as a method to manually lift heavy loads. 
A system of two or more block pulleys with a rope (or "line") threaded between
makes up a tackle and provides mechanical advantage allowing much more weight to be lifted.
 
Blocks are also used to guide and change the direction of a sailing vessel's line for sails.

Deadeyes are also used on sailing vessels for rigging.


*Block pulleys pictured on this page are representative of the type we carry;
pieces pictured below have been sold unless
they say "available" under the picture
Sold pieces remain pictured to show the wide range of lighting types that exist,
that we have carried, and that we continue to try to find and salvage.

Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.; prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped.

 
Block pulleys (salvaged):
All of the pulleys below are salvaged; most have been reconditioned, stripped and polished.  These come to us in a variety of sizes,
some with hooks, eyes, beckets, etc and some without.  Single wheeled, double wheeled and occasionally a triple wheel here and there...

Parts of a block pulley from the top "hook" down to the wooden "cheek", the "face" includes the 3
wood facias on each side of the brass "sheaves" (wheels) and on the bottom might be a metal "becket".
Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.; prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped.

salvaged ship's block pulleys with metal sheaves (#59)
single, double and some triple sheave, appx 5-10 lbs/each
(pictured pieces: double sheave 8" cheek (wood portion) & 13" overall height)
ltd qty available ($65-$150+)

salvaged block pulleys (inv#4)
pictured pieces: cheek size 5" (single sheave)
ltd qty available; ($65-$95/each)

MONSTER BOOKENDS!
salvaged original 3-(iron) sheave  block pulleys
appx 11 1/2" cheek, 7" thick
and 21" total height; 74 lbs each



salvaged wood sheaved ship's block pulleys
appx 36" long, block cheeks appx 11" x 4" x 5", appx 10 lbs/each
3 available (2 w/wood handles $225/each, 1 without @ $195)

primitive piece 2 wood sheave
appx 10"x5"x6" - available ($95)

primitive piece 3 wood sheaves
teardrop shape / "fiddle block", appx 10"x7"x4"
available ($150)

wood and steel single sheave block pulleys by
The Upson-Walton Co. Cleveland, Ohio
(appx 18" total length, 8" wood cheek)

vintage tiny brass sheave block pulley (lignum vitae)
by Merriman Bros - appx 3 1/2" cheek, 6" overall

salvaged ship's pulley: wood and iron (prr008A)
appx 29" tall, 17 1.2: wheel diameter,
appx 45 lbs
1 available ($325)



salvaged wood sheave pulleys
"large": appx 21" overall height, wheel 13" diam, 11 lbs
"small": appx 18" overall height, wheel 10" diam, 6 lbs

1 of each available

various salvaged original small brass/iron/nickel plated
hardware: 4" pulleys (above / top row)
call/email for availability
pulleys (new production):
The pulleys in the section below are not salvaged; they are hand-made new-production pieces.
Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.; prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped.

Under the photo will read "available" if available - if not, that item has been sold.

brass (right) or nickel plated brass (left) single sheave
tiny pulleys - wheels/pulleys are functional
appx 2 3/4" long x 1" wide x 3/4" thick
multiple available ($10/each)

brass (front) or nickel plated brass (rear) double sheave
tiny pulleys - wheels/pulleys are functional
appx 2 3/4" long x 1" wide x 1 1/4" thick
multiple available ($15/each)

new production brass single sheave pulleys w/swivel eye
 wheels/pulleys are functional
appx 4" long x 1 3/4" wide x 3/4" thick
multiple available ($15/each)
XL-XXL Blocks - wood sheaves
dimensions are approximate: longest length across wood cheek x width across wood cheek x face dimension (perpendicular to sheaves)
Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.; prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped.

Under the photo will read "available" if available - if not, that item has been sold.

salvaged original XXL block 4 wood sheaves
appx 13" w x 9" d x 26" tall
1 available ($650)

salvaged XL blocks with 2-3 wood sheaves:
clockwise starting with bottom left 2 sheave block #1
- bottom right 3 sheave #4...
 "1" appx 16" long x 6" tall x 10" wide cheek  1 available ($150)
 "2" appx 15" l x 8" tx 9" w - 1 available ($150)
 "3" appx 13" l x 10" t x 8" w 1 available ($250)
 "4" appx 19" l x 13" t x 12" w 1 available ($550)

top: XXL block "F" 3 sheaves:
19 1/4" x 11 1/2" x 11": 1 available ($300)
bottom: XXL block "G" 3 sheaves:
26" x 16 1/2" x 10": 1 available ($600)
Deadeyes
Some original, some new production; read description under each image for details.
Order over the phone Thurs.-Sun.; prices listed do not include shipping and are subject to change;
see the FAQ section on the homepage for shipping info.  No returns or exchanges on any items shipped.

Under the photo will read "available" if available - if not, that item has been sold.
Deadeyes are circular wood blocks, grooved around the circumference for line, with slotted holes though which line/lanyard is run, serving many of the same purposed block pulleys would have in rigging.

Pic above shows an enormous 5-hole deadeye
used on the bowsprit.
(photo credit/reference: Nat'l Geo Soc.'s Men, Ships and the Sea. pg 145)

salvaged lignum vitae 3-hole deadeye
appx 6" OD, 5" deep

salvaged lignum vitae 3-hole deadeye
appx 6 3/4" OD, 4.5" deep
1 available ($250)

new production decorative lightweight deadeyes
  (not suitable for rigging - decoration only) available ($10/each)

new production lightweight wood deadeyes
 (not suitable for rigging - decoration only)
teardrop/oval (7 3/4") and round (5 1/4")
available: ($10/each)

we used the deadeyes and salvaged line
to make a decorative railing here at the shop
     
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