Boatswain's call

A white metal shaped call with a barrel shaped buoy with a crown and anchor embossed on both sides. The keel is decorated with a lined floral pattern but there is no scroll at the end. A metal ring is attached to the end of the keel. There are 3 ringed bands placed at equal intervals along the gun with a forth band at the end. The call is lightly tarnished all over.

Object Details

ID: PLT0443
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Boatswain's call
Display location: Not on display
Places: Bristol
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 25 mm x 115 mm x 20 mm
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