Lot 226: Two Shipwright’s Caulking Mallets

Estimate: $100 – $200

Hardwood with cast iron wraps, tagged “According to Elizabeth Coatesworth Beston these were found in their Ship St. Hingham Outbuilding, JPR”, “‘Shipcote’ (their home) as named by the Beston’s was built in the 18th c. by ship builder John Souther., JPR”, 15″ l; (ex. John P. Richardson collection).