This marine stick features a mahogany frita handle, and the flexible shaft is made from 76 shark vertebrae.
'Sharks have no bones, and instead, their skeleton is made from cartilage to make them lighter. Their vertebrae, in particular, are made from calcified cartilage, which is a more sturdy form of cartilage.'
Finished with a metal ferrule.
A rare item, perfect for a collector or use.
Measurements:
Length - 92.5cm
Handle length - 12cm
Diameter of the shaft under the handle - 1.6cm
Weight - 348g
Very good condition with minor restoration on 1 vertebra.
Antique Flexible Shark Vertebrae Marine Nautical Stick / Cane - Mahogany Handle
SKU: A226922232523
£149.00Price
