Skewer: HMS Serapis

One of a set of three silver skewers in the shape of an arrow. It was used on board the troopship HMS 'Serapis'. The maker's mark "TF QF WS" is inscribed on the skewer. The skewer is lightly discoloured on the shaft and there is some light tarnishing on the decorative arrow fins.

Object Details

ID: PLT0237
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Skewer
Display location: Not on display
Creator: F, Q; F, T
Vessels: Serapis 1866 (HMS)
Date made: Post 1866; After 1875
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 5 x 220 x 20 mm
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