Boatswain's call

A white metal shaped call with a barrel shaped buoy with a crown and fouled anchor embossed on both sides. The keel is decorated but there is no scroll at the end. 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: PLT0442
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Boatswain's call
Display location: Not on display
Places: Bristol
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 25 mm x 120 mm x 20 mm