Boatswain's call

An silver 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 initials "R.N." are inscribed on the keel.

Object Details

ID: PLT0433
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Boatswain's call
Display location: Not on display
Creator: H & T
Date made: 1894-1895; 1894-5
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 30 mm x 125 mm x 25 mm