L1480-002

Anchor model Long Caption: Scale: Unknown. A model of a large CQR plough anchor made in brass and copper. The shank is made of brass, rectangular in section with hollowed out sides painted red. At the top of the shank is a wing bolt. The shank is fixed to the plough using a hinge like mechanism secured by a brass rod. The plough shaped fluke is made of riveted brass and copper part of the underside of which is painted red. A riveted copper rod is attached to the two palms Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: SLR2051 Artist: unknown Date: circa 1933 Medium: brass; copper; paint Size: 510 mm x 275 mm x 180 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.