Scale: 1:4. A model of a ships firehearth and cooking galley. The model is largely constructed in polished wood with brass fittings. It is comprised of two sections, the larger of which provides for the officers and can be moved away from the main body of the apparatus and is supported by two horizontal brass rods on either side. There are two large doors on both the officer's and the crew side, which are hinged at the base and to the side, together with two ranges or hotplates above. There is a central rectangular section raised above the cooking area which comprises of three compartments covered by lids with brass handles, and two circular raised lids with turned bone handles. There is a smaller raised rectangular section which comprises of two ventilation shafts with baffles, which can be opened or closed by a pair of brass handles on the side. There are three large taps fitted on both sides together with a series of brass safety rails and a pair of moveable brass rods for securing cooking pots during rough conditions. Plaques attached to model inscribed "Model of officers end of fire hearth. Made with furnace when required. To obtain the size of fire hearths above 150 men, draw this Officers end from the Hearth, two inches and a quarter, for every 100 Men, up to 550 Men, as marked on the Rods at the sides.", "Blake's improved firehearth for 150 Men and Officers Scale 3 inches to the foot 1868.", "Blakes's firehearth & cooking galley, as fitted to ships in H.M. Service." and "Lamb & Co.".