Ended 09 May 2023

Royal Navy Rum Flagon - Pair Bottled 1950s 2 x 450cl

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Lot 158762

Royal Navy Rum Flagon - Pair Bottled 1950s 2 x 450cl

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Currency Estimate

EUR €4,752.85

Lot Information

Classification

Rum

Country

Caribbean

Strength

54.5%

Royal Navy Auction

Rum Auction

Bottle Auction

Description

A pair of Royal Navy Rum flagons, still in their original wooden crate. We estimate these were bottled in the 1950s.

The top panel has the following markings:

R.A.S.C Sups (Royal Army Service Corps Supplies)

This Side Up

Glass With Care

S.S.R.D. RE/PKD 9/67

The back panel is marked PKD 11/55

The left and right panel are both marked: R.A.S.C Sups

The left panel is marked A83

The wax stamps that seal the flagons are embossed.

The original wooden crate was opened for inspection by Whisky.Auction.

This lot includes the two flagons, original wooden crate, sawdust, metal straps and nails are included with the two as part of the lot.

We recommend this lot for collection only due to the difficulties of shipping.

If the winning bidder chooses to have the lot shipped additional charges will be calculated post sale. We recommend the flagons be removed from the crate and shipped individually.

This Royal Navy Rum Flagon - Pair sold at our online auction for £4,000

Condition

Please see images for fill level and label condition. Note general wear.

We recommend this lot for collection only due to the difficulties of shipping.

If the winning bidder chooses to have the lot shipped additional charges will be calculated post sale. We recommend the flagons be removed from the crate and shipped individually.

The Whisky.Auction team has inspected this lot and found it to be suitable for sale. However, please note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. Older bottles often contain small amounts of sediment. We cannot guarantee that the contents of this bottle will be free from the effects of age, cork taint, oxidation or other faults.

This bottle does not appear to be leaking. While we take every care to pack bottles securely we cannot guarantee that old corks and closures will not leak in transit.

Fill Level

Not visible

Approx. shipping weight

36kg
Delivery charges

VAT Applicable