Boatswain's call

A silver boatswain's call. It has a barrel shaped buoy that has a crown and anhcor embossed on both sides. There is a foliage decoration on the keel with a scroll at the end.

Object Details

ID: PLT0431
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Boatswain's call
Display location: Not on display
Creator: H & T
Date made: 1879-1880; 1879-80
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 20 mm x 95 mm x 20 mm