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Customize your boat, dock, home with nautical accents. Our fancywork is made by a retired navy Chief and is second to none. Nearly EVERYTHING on this page is available for sale. If you don't see what you want please give us a call at (404) 964-8355. We do custom rope work to suit your needs so call for your quote today.
HAND TIED BOATSWAIN'S LANYARDS
Inspection ready hand tied lanyards, perfectly suited for wear with navy uniforms or boat attire! Accentuate your boatswain's pipe with one of our custom lanyards, made to fit your build. Several styles and colors to choose from.
BELL ROPES
Hand Made Custom Bell Ropes - Custom fit for your bell. You will be connected with our US Navy Bells Website where you can view our many choices for custom Bell Ropes, US Navy Bells, and Bell Stands.
MISCELLANEOUS KNOTS
Turks Head knots of various shapes and sizes are available. There are a few common shapes and sizes shown below but most of of work is custom designed to meet your needs. Let us help you complete your shadow box or war chest with custom rope work that will certainly lend that nautical flair. Give us a call today at (404) 964-8355 to get your quote today.
Olive Drab Becket Handle Set
Black Nylon Becket Handle Set
Becket Handles with Bi-Colored Turk's Head Knots
USMC Swagger stick covered with fancywork.
Fender Hitching is the highlight of this boatswain's lanyard.
A variety of knots were required to cover a decorative bell stand.
Black bell rope with sliding knot.
Fancywork adds just the right touch to this bell stand.
Sometimes it helps to add a splash of color.
Cotton Becket with Block.
BECKET HANDLES
FOR SALE
$300 - $375
Accentuate your sea chest or furniture with my handmade top of the line beckets. These fabulous beckets are tied over genuine hemp rope and are available in a variety of colors, lengths, and styles. I personally tie each becket to fit your project needs. Becket pairs come as pictured with hemp bolt rope and leather gaskets. They are available with or without solid oak blocks.
These beautiful becket handles are traditionally styled in my own pattern of nautical knots and are sold with or without the solid oak blocks. Due to numerous options, an add to cart button will not be used. Please call us at (404) 964-8355 to order yours today.
Pricing:
Pair of 10” Beckets $300
10” Beckets with Blocks (Pair) - $350
Pair of 12” Beckets $325
Pair of 12” Beckets with Blocks $375
Stain Color: Walnut, Red Mahogany, Golden Oak, Cherry
Material: White/Black Cotton Twine, White/Black Lanyard Grade Braided Nylon Turks Head Options – Add Second Color $15
Pair of Becket Handles
Pair of 1-1/2" Width Blocks - $50.
BECKET BLOCKS
FOR SALE
$50 - $75
Made up with solid oak, these heavy duty blocks are a perfect fit for our becket handles and will certainly add that nautical flair to your project. Available in a variety of stain colors, these handmade blocks are available for purchase as a pair or may be purchased with our becket handles installed. Available in 1-1/2" or 2-1/4" widths and 5-6" lengths (approximate).
Please call us at (404) 964-8355 to discuss your particular needs an order yours today.
Block Pair - 2-1/4" Width - $75
CPO Anchor.
ROPEWORK CPO ANCHOR
$175 SOLO - $225 CASED
This beautifully tied design portrays the CPO anchor nicely. The finished anchor is approximately 13"H X 10"W and tied with a fine khaki colored cord.
This beautiful collection of knots is characteristic of traditional 'fancywork' seen on navy 'Quarterdecks' and may be purchased in a 14x11 inch glass covered case or sold separately. Perfect for retirement or other gift occasions. These beautifully crafted cased knots may be customized with a brass presentation plate to suit your special occasion.
The photo depicts a Chief Petty Officer anchor but the knot can be made with stars for Senior and Master Chief as well.
Cased Anchor
Cat o' Nine Tails.
CAT O' NINE TAILS
$69.95
The infamous cat o' nine tails recreated with a nautical flair. Although in all likelihood the cat was simply a section of rope which had the strands separated for disciplinary use. Only a few remain in museums today as they were usually thrown overboard after punishment had been meted out.
This fancy cat can be tied with a ball or star knot at it's base and is available in your choice of white or black nylon line or hemp.
The cat o' nines in the photo is made from nylon line and features a star knot at the base.
Chief and Mrs. Mount. It is obvious from the photo who the real skipper is!
$3 and UP
Various Turk's Head Knots
MISCELLANEOUS TURK'S HEAD KNOTS
These nicely made Turk's Head knots are perfect for sprucing up your display project. Though only a few are shown, these decorative knots can be tied up in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. If you don't see what you want, call us at (404) 964-8355 to discuss your project. We can help design the perfect set of decorative knots to add that nautical flair you've been looking for.
The knot in the following photo is a combination of a mat style Turk's Head, circular Turk's Head, and star knots, well suited for placement to fill up the void in that project you've been planning. You can also add a wide range of military insignia to customize your project. If it is a Vanguard uniform item, we can get it for you!
$15
Combination of Mat knot, round Turk's Head knot, and star knot.
Decorative Bottle Opener
DECORATIVE BOTTLE OPENER
$15
The perfect small gift idea! Can be made in a variety of colors and styles.
Just a small sampling of the various knots we can make up for you
WHAT IS ORNAMENTAL ROPE WORK?
Also known as fancy work or marlinespike - an endless variety of unique knots, braids, and sennits.
Throughout the centuries, a means of passing time for the sailor.
Functional or decorative coverings for any number of items.
Some coverings were used to protect heavier lines from chafing. Other uses were to decorate ceremonial areas and objects.
Objects that were often covered included ship wheels, stanchions, rails.
The infamous cat o' nine tails was a classic example of decorative rope work. Bell ropes and gun lanyards are other examples
