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Piece of Bees wax Ref 1996.8.1

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Museum of Knots & Sailor's Ropework

Harold Scott's Bees wax from 1933

 

70mm x 55mmx35mm, This wax was given in 1933 to Harold Scot then an orphan aged 16, by an old ex sailing ship  Swedish Able Seaman. It was Harold’s first sea voyage, the ship being  the SS Coriga. This Swedish sailor Harold canvas and wire work, thus is knowledge is passed on. Harold kept this wax for 66 years, see Wire Sphere knot  [ 1996.8.2]Harold made to judge the  level of skill he went on to  develop.
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