L1304

Stockless anchor Long Caption: Scale: Unknown. Unidentified proposal model of a stockless anchor made entirely in brass which has either been lacquered or gilded. The shank is rectangular in section and tapers towards the top. At the top of the shank is a D-ring that pivots on a flush rivet. The shank pivots on the crown through an arc of approximately 80 degrees. The flukes are pointed and reinforced on either side of the palms. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection Object: SLR1971 Artist: unknown Date: unknown Medium: brass; gold Size: 142 mm x 72 mm x 38 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.