Rounded wooden core for weaving a ‘monkey’s fist’ – the rope ball at the end of a ship’s throwing line. Used by Vaul boat-builders.

4.5″ wooden block plane made by Robert Sorby, Sheffield, from 1828. From the workshop of Vaul boat-builders.

16″ wooden block plane made by Robert Sorby, Sheffield, from 1828. From the workshop of Vaul boat-builders.

Ardennes-Corticule Belgian Blue whetstone from the workshop of the Vaul boat-builders.