Ended 10 March 2020
Royal Navy Rum Flagon - Pair REPKD 9-67 2 x 450cl
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Lot 76188

Royal Navy Rum Flagon - Pair REPKD 9-67 2 x 450cl

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Currency Estimate

EUR €2,210.54

Lot Information

Rum

Caribbean

54.5%

Royal Navy Auction

Rum Auction

Bottle Auction

Description

A pair of Royal Navy Rum flagons, still in their original wooden crate.

The front panel has the following markings:

S/2

FSO 69433

Antwerp

The top panel has the following markings:

This Side Up

Glass With Care

RE/PKD

5S.R.D

9-67 (We suspect this means these flagons were repacked in September 1967)

The right side is marked:

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

The wax stamps that seal the flagons are embossed, but the detail is not clear. The word 'Deptford' is visible.

The crate and flagons together weigh a total of approximately 23.07kg.

Rum has been associated with the Royal Navy since the British fleet captured the island of Jamaica in 1655. The availability of rum led the Navy to swap the daily ration of French brandy with Caribbean rum, which was issued to each sailor at midday. In the 1740s, Admiral Edward Vernon began the practice of diluting the rum with water to minimize the effect of alcohol on the crew, this mixture became known as ‘grog’.

The daily rum ration, or ‘tot’, was served until 31 July 1970, a day now known as ‘Black Tot Day’. In modern times, a tot of rum is issued to naval crew to celebrate special occasions, such as royal weddings.

These flagons are for collection only.

This Royal Navy Rum Flagon - Pair sold at our online auction for £1,850

Condition

Please see images for fill level and label condition. Note wear to the wooden crate. The crate arrived sealed and was partially opened by us to inspect the contents.

The crate and flagons together weigh a total of approximately 23.07kg.

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.

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.

Please contact us with any shipping enquiries prior to bidding if you are unable to collect from our London premises.

Fill Level

Not visible

Approx. shipping weight

36kg
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