Equipment model; Anchor model; Killick

Scale: Unknown. A model of a killick from Norway consisting of two flat pieces of wood tapering to a point at their ends, which are laid on top of each other to form a flat cross shape. There is a single stone which is flat sided and tapers inwards towards the top. This is held in place by a single A frame shaped piece and two separate square rods, all of which are secured together by wooden pegs both at the top of the anchor and where they pass through the flat wooden base.

Object Details

ID: ZBA4833
Type: Equipment model; Anchor model; Killick
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Devon; Southampton
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 55 mm x 50 mm x 50 mm