Boatswain's call
An unmarked silver or silver plated boatswain's call. It has a barrel shaped buoy that has a crown and anhcor embossed on both sides. There is a decoration on the keel. A metal ring is attached to the end of the keel. There are three metal ringed bands placed at equal intervals along the gun, which is slightly curved, with a forth band at the end. There is a light patination on the buoy and the gun on the call.
Object Details
| ID: | PLT0441 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Boatswain's call |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Hudson, J.; J H & Co |
| Places: | Bristol |
| People: | Maitland, Commander C. M. |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 25 mm x 115 mm x 20 mm |