Sea chest handle

A sea chest handle or becket, the end of the bolt are finished with stopper knots worked in strips of cloth. There are pinked leather washers on the bolt, the eyes are covered with ringbolt hitching, the necks are grafted and the remainder of the handle is covered with coach whipping.

Object Details

ID: AAA0124
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Sea chest handle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Late 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 230 x 160 mm