Steel turnings

An assortment of steel turnings that are wrapped around a wooden notch in the shape of a Turk's Head knot. The top of the notch is slightly scratched and there is a large amount of dust on the turnings.

Object Details

ID: AAB0418
Collection: Machinery and fittings
Type: Steel turnings
Display location: Not on display
People: HM Dockyard, Chatham
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 100 mm