Bidspirit auction | A Teak Naval Souvenir Barrel

A Teak Naval Souvenir Barrel from HMS Sesame - A commemorative teak barrel-form vessel featuring a dark, polished patina. The exterior is decorated with incised horizontal bands mimicking the appearance of iron barrel hoops. A curved silver plaque is affixed to the centre with two pins, bearing the uppercase inscription FROM THE TEAK - OF - H.M.S. SESAME. The vessel is constructed with a hollowed interior and a recessed inner rim, indicating it was originally designed to accommodate a lid. This item is a maritime souvenir crafted from salvaged decking materials of the S-class destroyer HMS Sesame, which was launched in 1918 and scrapped in 1934. Height: 8.5 cm.