Skewer: HMS Serapis
One of a set of three silver skewers in the shape of an arrow. It iwas used on board the troopship HMS 'Serapis'. The maker's mark "TF QF WS" is inscribed on the skewer. The point of the skewer is lightly bent with some small scratches on the underside. The shaft and arrow fins are slightly discoloured.
Object Details
ID: | PLT0239 |
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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 |