A 19TH-CENTURY ROYAL NAVY CEREMONIAL OAK RUM CASK
with central top bung secured with a shaped hasp, brass banding and hinged carrying handles -- 24¼in. (61.5cm.) diameter; together with two funnels
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This cask contained the neat rum spirit before it was mixed with water at a ratio of 2:1 in the more familiar grog cask prior to serving to the crew.

Condition Report
Minor abrasions to varnish on the underside (where the cask rests on the floor). Possible re-varnish, otherwise in good structural condition overall.

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