Boatswain's call
An unmarked silver or silver plated boatswain's call. It has a barrel shaped buoy that has a crown and anhcor embossed on both sides. There is a decoration on the keel. A metal ring is attached to the end of the keel. There are three metal ringed bands placed at equal intervals along the gun, which is slightly curved, with a forth band at the end. There is a light patination on the buoy and the gun on the call.
Object Details
ID: | PLT0441 |
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Collection: | Decorative art |
Type: | Boatswain's call |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Hudson, J.; J H & Co |
Places: | Bristol |
People: | Maitland, Commander C. M. |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | 25 mm x 115 mm x 20 mm |