Miniature gold alloy foul anchor with a suspension ring. Cut from piece of sheet metal, the details of the rope have been engraved on the front of the item. It is inscribed ‘Earl Howe’ on the stock and ‘June 1, 1794’ across the arms. It was formerly the property of Rear-Admiral George Fowke (1767-1832) who was present at the Battle of the Glorious 1st June 1794 as a lieutenant on HMS 'Barfleur'. The item was stored on arrival in a green velvet-covered presentation box with a glazed lid and back, designed to hold a medal and chain.