Boatswain's call

A silver boatswain's call with a barrel shaped buoy, that has a crown and anchor embossed on both sides. The keel is decorated with lattice work and a scroll end. It is mounted with a swivel on a long linked chain. The gun is broken off at the end of the keel.

Object Details

ID: PLT0420
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Boatswain's call
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Willmore, Joseph
Date made: 1838-1839; 1838-9
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 30 mm x 90 mm x 20 mm