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DESCRIPTION

Mid-20th century Chinese silver ashtray from HMS Bulwark (sixth) complete with the original box. Bulwark was in Hong Kong from 17th May - 3rd June 1958 and I expect that these were taken on board then, either for use in the officer's mess or for sale in the shop. For more information about HMS Bulwark click here.

SILVERSMITH

not marked

DATE or HALLMARK

mid-20th century

ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY

Hong Kong

WEIGHT in GRAMS

55

SIZE in INCHES

length: 3 1/2

SILVER STANDARD

.900 pure Chinese silver

OVERALL CONDITION

excellent, no repairs, monograms or erasures.

MAJOR FAULTS

none

MINOR FAULTS

none
BACK Price £23 SOLD Item Number: M2233a several