Incredible carved ceremonial casket for the launch of HMS Bi...

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£420

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Incredible carved ceremonial casket for the launch of HMS Birmingham, the casket profusely carved with a crest, scrolled foliate and on dolphin supports, the hinged lid with watercolour of the HMS Birmingham to the underside, enclosing a gavel and chisel with silver plated plaque inscribed 'HMS Birmingham, Launched at HM Dockyard Devonport, Sept 1st 1936, Lady Chamberlain GBE', 24cm high x 42cm wide

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Auction Date: 21st Oct 2023 at 10am

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