Rare Antique Nantucket Single Flue Whaling Harpoon by Elisha Parker
SKU:An exceedingly rare antique single flue whaling harpoon made by Elisha Parker (1818-1884), the last whaling blacksmith on Nantucket. His shop was on Cross Wharf or Still Dock between Straight and Old North Wharf. Retains period twine on cone and manila rope on shaft. Measures 34-1/2" long. Ex. Nina and Robert Hellman of Nantucket.
