For our sea-going, pre-emptive salvaging friends. Hand turned Poplar wood, steel screw eye and figure 8 steel key ring; 2" x 1 1/2". Belayng pins are used as a quick release on sailing ships to temporarily tie off ropes. (see picture) Poplar is a tight grained wood found as many species in northern latitudes around the world. It takes a good polish and has a pale tan to sage green grain. If it is figured the grain is in soft swirls of green which can turn brown if exposed to heat and sunlight. Finished with museum quality archival wax. Although belaying pins must be built to a certain basic form, each one has slightly different designs.
Not a toy and not suitable for children under 13.