PADDLE

thinreadline · 17th April 2021, 04:40 PM

I found this paddle amongst the 'heap' in my loft ... I bought it in Weller & Dufty Auctions in 1989 and it was described as an 'AUSTRAL ISLANDS PADDLE' . This part of the world is not my forte so would appreciate any info that members may have. It is approx 130 cm long .

colin henshaw · 17th April 2021, 07:50 PM

Austral Islands is correct, usually the carving extends all over on these, so probably unfinished on this example, for some reason.

thinreadline · 18th April 2021, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by colin henshaw

Austral Islands is correct, usually the carving extends all over on these, so probably unfinished on this example, for some reason.

Thanks for the confirmation Colin , much appreciated .. it seems to have had some usage as it is very worn along one edge .

17th April 2021, 04:40 PM	#1
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	PADDLE I found this paddle amongst the 'heap' in my loft ... I bought it in Weller & Dufty Auctions in 1989 and it was described as an 'AUSTRAL ISLANDS PADDLE' . This part of the world is not my forte so would appreciate any info that members may have. It is approx 130 cm long . Attached Images

17th April 2021, 07:50 PM	#2
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Austral Islands is correct, usually the carving extends all over on these, so probably unfinished on this example, for some reason.