Fabulous Genuine Solid Oak Royal Navy Rum Tub “The Queen- God Bless Her” (c.1953)
These original Royal Naval Brass Banded Oak Rum Ration Serving barrels are becoming rarer by the day, most were given burial’s at sea on “Black Tot Day”, along with the other rum serving items in protest by the rompft sailors of the day. Black Tot Day itself has become an annual tradition when on 31st July 1970, the centuries-old custom was ended as
part of a modernisation of the Royal Navy, and sailors old and new now raise a tot to mourn the loss of this tradition!
This rum tub comes with the brass coopered barrel & fitted lid including the toast in brass letter’s “The Queen, God Bless Her” to the front. (circa 1953). It’s in good used condition with imperfections and a patina commensurate with their age & use, overall it measures 20”H x 17.5”W at the bottom tapering to 13”W at the top.
£3750
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