1950's Nautical style rope

I have 300 feet of this rope I found cleaning out my grandfathers shed. He used it to create a ski tow for his kids to get up the hill while sledding/skiing. I've heard that there is some value in this type of rope and people use it to decorate piers and docks. Does anyone know anything about it/the interest in it?

 

Do an eBay 'Completed' listings search for "vintage barn rope" and you'll get an idea of what type of interest there is.

Debora

 

If it's manila rope, do a search on "manila nautical rope" -- you'll probably find higher prices.

I live with a man who has paid more than I think reasonable for rope.

 

How do I know if it is "manila nautical"? Did you see the photos?

 

27 eBay 'Sold' listings using the search word "manila."

https://www.ebay.com/sch/Collectibl...salic=1&_sop=13&_dmd=1&_ipg=200&LH_Complete=1

Debora

 

I saw the photos, but I know nothing about rope. I just now mentioned this topic to the mister (I knew he'd be proud that I mentioned "manila") and the ensuing monologue about left-laid vs right-laid and which is better for what and, "has it been kept dry?" caused me to glaze over a bit.

I'll ask him to take a look at it. Maybe tomorrow -- assuming it has been kept dry. Because if not, well, all is lost. Apparently.

 

Okay, I decided it was better to ask now and be done. Mr. Jivvy reports that, yes, it is manila rope, but it has become partly un-laid (I don't know if that's the correct spelling) and is therefore unsuitable for use on a boat.

But for decorative purposes (including, say, a rope handrail), perfectly usable. So, whatever people are paying for decorative used manila rope ("great patina!" -- just kidding), that's your target market.

 

Since I have nothing constructive to add, I’ll mention that in the US Navy, there’s Manila and nylon line, then there’s wire rope. And you never stand in the bight of a line.

 

Bight me!

 

It's not Wire Rope. Had to wear gloves when using it. That rope is made out of Hemp. Maybe you could Smoke it. Check out Sea Food Restaurants.

 

hemp has no psychotropic properties
& it was in use around the world as rope fiber because it was stronger than steel cable......then some conservative linked it to the demon weed........and that's where we are today...