{"product_id":"vintage-brass-belaying-pin","title":"Belaying Pin, Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"825\"\u003ebrass belaying pin\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional tool for securing ropes on sailing ships. The condition of the tool is great and it would fit right in with an existing brass tool collection or a great starter piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize - 7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"67\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"150\" data-start=\"67\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"150\" data-start=\"69\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"81\" data-start=\"69\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made of brass, which resists corrosion in a maritime environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"151\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"162\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e: One end is rounded for handling, the middle has a flange or “collar” that stops it from slipping through the rail, and the other end is tapered for securing rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"352\" data-start=\"331\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; simplicity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Belaying pins were made in wood or metal and designed to be easily pulled out, used as a removable cleat for tying off running rigging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"493\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"506\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"506\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"508\"\u003eUsed on sailing ships in \u003cstrong data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"533\"\u003epin rails\u003c\/strong\u003e (wooden or metal racks along the rail or mast).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"599\"\u003eSailors wrapped lines around them to secure sails and rigging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"666\"\u003eThey could also be pulled out and used as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"725\" data-start=\"710\"\u003ehand weapon\u003c\/strong\u003e in emergencies (sailors sometimes called them “the sailor’s nightstick”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maupin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47261962207447,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/104_4888.jpg?v=1759851078","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/products\/vintage-brass-belaying-pin","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}