Sea chest handle
A sea chest handle or becket. The bolt is covered with leather and terminates in two 5-strand button knots, the eyes covered with ring bolt hitching, with four pinked washers. The canvas-covered handle itself is decorated with coach whipping, grafting and Turk's heads. The becket is painted, green yellow orange and brown.
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Object Details
ID: | AAA0131 |
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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: | 250 x 170 mm |