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. Scale: Unknown. Model of an anchor arm with fluke (1853) showing the palm on Mr Blake's plan. The model is made entirely from wood and consists of a rectangular section of arm with half of a palm and only part of the other side cut away into a sh
1853
National Maritime Museum

. Scale: Unknown. Model of a Rodger's patent anchor (circa 1853). Model made entirely of metal and with a chrome finish (possibly a later finish). The shank is square in section and tapers out towards the crown where the arms curve upwards towards
1853
National Maritime Museum

. Scale: Unknown. Model of a Rodger's patent anchor (circa 1853). Model made entirely of metal and with a lacquered brass finish which is slightly tarnished. The shank is square in section and tapers out towards the crown where the arms curve upwar
1853
National Maritime Museum

Allyn's Patent American Capstan. Scale: Unknown. Large scale working model of a single drumhead capstan (1853) as patented by the American inventor Mr Allyn. The drumhead is made in brass and can be fitted with six capstan bars located in the square
1853
National Maritime Museum