A ROYAL NAVY MESS RUM FANNY, CIRCA 1900

constructed from ebonised and galvanised steel with maker’s label for Sellman & Hill Ltd, Wolverhampton, and inscribed ROYAL NAVY MESS No. ­­__ , with front and side bracing, loose lid recessed for handle with counter mess number plate and hinged carry-handle with suspension indent; size excluding handle -- 11½ x 14 x 10in. (29 x 35.5 x 25.5cm.); together with R.N. rating’s hatbox, an R.N. issue bosun’s call, a pair of shoulder boards for captain and a small quantity of modern Nelson collectibles

(a lot)

Provenance: private collection, UK.

Condition Report

Rum fanny has some scattered rust spots to base inside, generally good overall condition; hat box has a few scratches commensurate with age

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