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Bronze Spreader Bracket Vintage Sailboat Part on 2040-parts.com

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Essex, Maryland, United States

Essex, Maryland, United States

This is a spreader bracket from a 1957 Alden cutter sailboat.  

The mast was hollow rectangular spruce and this bracket was used with a shim to attach the spreaders.  

Great patina and still functional.  

Could be re-purposed in your nautical decor and construction project.  

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