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Description: | CIGAR BOX MADE FROM A BEAM OF H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE - SUNK AT SPITHEAD 1782
From Austin Fryers to his friend Jerome K Jerome with best wishes 1888
PART of A BEAM FROM H.M.S. Royal George. Sunk at Spithead 29th Augst 1782 Recovered 1840
Cigar case made of the wood of 'Royal George', sank 1782. The interior is divided into twelve compartments. A silver inset plaque is inscribed: 'PART of A BEAM FROM H.M.S. Royal George. Sunk at Spithead 29th Augst 1782 Recovered 1840.' Inside: 'From Austin Fryers to his friend Jerome K. Jerome with best wishes, 1888.'
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caption: Record Shot - Do not reproduce. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | cigar cases Jerome K Royal George 1756 (HMS) Jerome | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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