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 |
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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 |