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Iron grappling hook from Continental Navy ship (Revolutionary War).

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Maritime Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 375.00 USD
Iron grappling hook from Continental Navy ship (Revolutionary War).
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Iron grappling hook from Continental Navy ship (Revolutionary War). 267 grams, 5½". A small hook of typical design with 4 curved points attached to a shank with loop and ring at top, very solid and uncorroded (slight rust color), important provenance. With letter that states its origin as either a frigate named either Montgomery or Congress, "built at Poughkeepsie & later used as a row galley."