Boatswain's call

A silver boatswain's call with a barrel shaped buoy that has a crown and anchor on both sides. The keel is decorated with foliage and ends in scrolls. The gun is slightly dented.

Object Details

ID: PLT0423
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Boatswain's call
Display location: Not on display
Creator: H & T
Date made: 1859-1860; 1859-60
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 20 mm x 100 mm x 20 mm