Name/Title
Block and Tackle Pulley SystemDescription
Block and tackle pulley system consisting of two wooden blocks connected by rope. Two wooden blocks with metal sheaves. Each block has two "double blocks" which are iron bound and riveted in place. Each block also has a large hook and upper block has a ring at its bottom, a hook at the top and is attached to timber tongs.Made/Created
Date made
1880 - 1920Time Period
late 19th or early 20th centuryPlace
Region
New EnglandCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Dimensions
Dimension Description
BlocksWidth
10 cmDepth
9.3 cmLength
16.2 cmDimension Description
Drop forged iron hookWidth
7.4 cmLength
14 cmDiameter
2 cmCondition
Overall Condition
Very Good