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Description: | Scale: Unknown. A model of a Perrin's proposed anchor (1829) made entirely in steel which has been painted or patinated a black finish. The shank is a diamond shape in section, with slightly flat edges, and tapers out towards the crown. The arms are a crescent shape with the same cross section and curve upwards and are complete with a pair of flat triangular-shaped palms with pointed bills. Towards the top of the shank there is a small rectangular section with a pair of small shoulders either side on which the shank would rest. The rounded top is drilled and fitted with a large swivelling bow shackle.
CA: AAA.
caption: Anchor model - Perrin 1829 | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Greenwich anchors Perrin Ship models : their purpose and development from 1650 to the present : illustrated from the ship model collection of the National Maritime Museum Mr models (representations) Richard Naval Models Catalogue South Kensington Museum | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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