C. DREW & CO. Small Sailmakers Prickers
Compiled by Andrew W. Pollock III

C. DREW small sailmakers pricker
From C. DREW & Co. catalogue No. 34: image No. 89

References:

The following information is from:

Sailmakers Prickers:

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)

"Hardened, Tempered Tool Steel, Wood Handles" (per catalogue No. 63 and "Marine Tools" catalogue, December 1, 1959)

Catalogue listings:

Sailmakers Prickers: Tool Steel. Wood Handles. 8" long. Wt. per dozen: 4-1/4 lbs.

  • $6.00 per dozen (from catalogue No. 34)
  • $11.00 per dozen (from catalogues No. 36, 37)  
  • Cat. No. 1891. $18.00 per dozen. (from catalogue: March 1, 1953) 
  • Cat. No. 1891. No. per box: 12. Price: $2.60 each. (from catalogue: December 1, 1959)
  • Cat. No. 1891. No. per box: 12. Price: $2.60 each. (from catalogue: December 1, 1961)
  • Cat. No. 1891. No. per box: 12. Price: $2.60 each. (from catalogue: No. 63)
  • The prices listed above are for historical purposes only; listed items are not being offered for sale.

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