Boatswain's call
A silver boatswain's call with a barrel shaped buoy, that has a crown and anchor embossed on both sides. The keel is decorated with lattice work and a scroll end. It is mounted with a swivel on a long linked chain. The gun is broken off at the end of the keel.
Object Details
| ID: | PLT0420 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Boatswain's call |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Willmore, Joseph |
| Date made: | 1838-1839; 1838-9 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 30 mm x 90 mm x 20 mm |