what's this????????

[mad john]

can any of you old lads tell me what this is? i was going through some old tackle and came across 6 of them. about 5 in long with ceramic rings. is it for a running rig or something else.?????????????

 

[Davyred]

Used for a running leger on a boat

 

[rocketman]

can any of you old lads tell me what this is? i was going through some old tackle and came across 6 of them. about 5 in long with ceramic rings. is it for a running rig or something else.?????????????

youve done well to find some of those mate, their very old and rare and nowadays very sought after by collectors of antique tackle, could be worth somewhere between seventy pence and a pound on a good day at aution with 2 collectors fighting for them well done nice find

 

[Axe]

youve done well to find some of those mate, their vey old and rare and nowadays vert sought after by collectors of antique tackle, could be worth somewhere between seventy pence and a pound on a good day at aution with 2 collectors fighting for them well done nice find

hahaha

 

[endurothumpers]

i would'nt like to have to buy them use and lose cost you a fortune.

 

[Charlton]

would keep tight a hold of those mate

 

[mad john]

woo hoo im rich new Aston martin db9 or 10 tabs!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cheers lads.

 

[sam harris]

They are called Clements Booms. They are used for running ledgering. I still have some, I used to use them many years ago for Tope and Skate at Luce Bay.

 

[stig]

Still have a few in with my boat gear,best get them insured!!