R.H. wrote:
"basskisser" wrote in message
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R.H. wrote:
I'm trying to identify something that was sent to me, it's made of
leather
and is filled with cork. A couple of people have mentioned that it
might be
boating related so I thought that I would ask here and see if anyone
recognizes it. It's number 822 on this site:

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/

Thanks for taking a look,
Rob

I'm going to say that it takes the place of a monkey's fist.


I don't know the purpose of a monkey's fist, but it turns out that the item
in question is a fender for a small boat, verified by three different
antique boat experts.

Just posted the answer page for the latest set, it has a couple of new
photos, some links and a little more info:

http://pzphotosan143-t.blogspot.com/


Rob

Cool, a monkey's fist is really just a clever knot making a clump of
rope. It's used to give mass to a line when you are trying to throw it
to shore.