Equipment model; Anchor model

Scale: Unknown. A model of a double fluke anchor as proposed by Mr Christopher. The model is made entirely of either bronze or brass with a lacquered finish and consists of a pair of flat shanks with rounded edges which form a triangular shape and finish with a pair of oval-shaped flukes. The double flukes and crowns are held in position by a horizontal, rectangular-shaped bar, the centre of which has been drilled to take either a shackle or rope for tripping and stowing the anchor. The top of the shank is rounded, drilled and complete with a circular anchor ring.

Object Details

ID: SLR2019
Collection: Ship models
Type: Equipment model; Anchor model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
People: South Kensington Museum; Christopher, Mr Christopher, Mr
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 226 x 168 x 102 mm
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