Nipper
Scale: Unknown. A model of a chain nipper made entirely from copper which was subsequently lacquered. It consists of a pair of tapering rods which are rectangular in shape and resemble a pair of scissors. The larger tapering end finishes with a pair of bent hooks for engaging the anchor chain cable while at the top are a pair of small circular eyes to which is attached a length of chain (joining it to SLR1914) and a smaller length together with a quick release hook mechanism. One of a set of three models: see also SLR1914 and SLR1915. The model is attached to SLR1914.
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Object Details
ID: | SLR1913 |
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Collection: | Ship models |
Type: | Equipment model; Nipper model |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | Unknown |
People: | South Kensington Museum |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. |
Measurements: | Overall model: 23 x 230 x 82 mm |
Parts: | Nipper |