The Hampton Nautical Boatswain's Pipe (pronounced inchbosun's inch) is one of the oldest and most distinctive pieces of nautical equipment. The boatswain's pipe, whistle, or flute, was used in Greece and Rome to keep the stroke of galley slaves. This beautifully detailed antique copper Navy Boatswain's Pipe comes with a quality 39 inch antique copper chain lanyard. With a traditional anchor design inlaid on both sides, this fully functional boatswain's pipe measures 5 inches (12.7 cm) long, and weighs at 1.6 ounces (45 grams) including the chain. The boatswain's pipe comes with a beautiful solid hardwood felt lined storage and display case. Solid antique copper- no plastic parts 39 chain lanyard antique copper links keep whistle secure Traditional design of a bosuns pipe Fully functional whistle Dimension: 5" L x 2" W x 2" H Weight lbs= 1