C. DREW sailmakers marlin spike

From C. DREW & Co. catalogue No. 34: image No. 87

References:

The following information is from:

• C. DREW catalogues No. 34 & 36, both published in the 1920s
• C. DREW catalogue No. 37, 1947

This type of tool was evidently discontinued before the C. Drew & Co. "Marine Tools" catalogue of March 1, 1953 was published.

Sailmakers Marlin Spikes:

Presumably used for splicing rope.

Caveat:

It is assumed in the listings presented below, that when tools have corresponding descriptions in different C. DREW catalogues, that they will also have the same dimensions and weights. This assumption may not always be correct.

"Packed one doz. per box." (per catalogues No. 36, 37)

Catalogue listings:

Sailmakers Marlin Spikes: Tool Steel. Wood Handles. No. 1. 13" long. Wt. per dozen: 13 lbs.

(Price):

$2.00 each (from catalogue No. 34)

$48.00 per dozen (from catalogues No. 36, 37)

Sailmakers Marlin Spikes: Tool Steel. Wood Handles. No. 2. 14-1/2" long. Wt. per dozen: 15 lbs.

(Price):

$2.25 (from catalogue No. 34)

$54.00 per dozen (from catalogues No. 36, 37)