Boatswain's call

A 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 buoy contains a pea that was added after it was made.

Object Details

ID: PLT0439
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Boatswain's call
Display location: Not on display
Creator: J H & Co
Date made: 1910-1911
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 25 mm x 135 mm x 25 mm