Brass Fitting

Relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48. Unidentified gilt brass fitting with a piece of ivory tied on. Stamped onto the item is 'R.104'. The object is shown in plate entitled: 'Relics found by Captain Hall in his recent Arctic exploring expedition' published in 'Harper's weekly' in October 1869.

Object Details

ID: AAA2361
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Brass Fitting
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Arctic Exploration: Franklin's Last Expedition, 1845-1848; Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, Hall, 1864-1869
Date made: Before 1845
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 16 x 51 x 21 mm