Description
Vintage Brass Bosun Call Keyring
This brass bosun call key chain is both adorable and functional, featuring a brass and copper bosun call key fob. Crafted from solid brass and copper, this key chain is as beautiful as it is durable and functional. A knurled knob allows you to easily and securely add or remove keys from the ring.
Since the time of the Crusades the boatswain or bosun whistle has been used aboard sailing vessels. Crafted from a tube mouthpiece called the gun, the bouy with its spherical shape and hole used to alter the sound, and the stabilizing piece of the keel, this brass key chain follows a centuries-old design. With a bright, crisp tone orders to hoist the sails, and haul in and let out rope were easily conveyed across any ship. This brass keyring whistle is both an important part of history and a useful tool aboard your own ship. Keeping your keys in order as you sail the sea issuing commands to your crew.
At home on your backpack, keys or on the collar of your own nautical uniform; perfect for any sailor of the seven seas.
Dimensions: 5″L x 2″W x 1″H
Customers can also purchase this in store at the Wellington Museum.
