Pitch Payer

This was used to pour hot pitch in the decking planks to seal the seams in early boat building. Comes from Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Hand hammered and in excellent condition.
Late 18th or early 19th century.
21 ¼" long, pan measures 5 ¼" x 9".

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