Boatswain's call

An unmarked silver or silver plated boatswain's call. It has a barrel shaped buoy that has a crown and anchor embossed on both sides. There is a foliage decoration on the keel with a scroll at the end. The gun and buoy is slightly dented.

Object Details

ID: PLT0426
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Boatswain's call
Display location: Not on display
Creator: C, C
Date made: 1873-1874; 1873-4
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 30 mm x 120 mm x 20 mm