Original British Napoleonic Royal Navy Screw Clamp Mutton Bone Holder marked to H.M.S. ACHERON - Captured by France in 1805 U.S. Grenades There are even small copper

There are even small copper or bronze adornments where the hammerhead and pick meet the main socket of the head

but functionally identical

SHOE / 1943 under one of the flaps

From the time of its creation until the end of World War II

Original British Napoleonic Royal Navy Screw Clamp Mutton Bone Holder marked to H.M.S. ACHERON - Captured by France in 1805 U.S. Grenades There are even small copperOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a very nice silver plated brass Mutton Bone Holder, used to secure the joint when being carved, perhaps by the Ship's Captain at an Officer's dinner. Measuring 5" tall, once in place these gave great purchase to the carver. It is marked on the side with a naval Fouled Anchor under Acheron, and is textured overall to aid in holding it securely. The handle for the screw clamp looks to have maker or hall markings,