Fabulous Royal Navy Imperial Rum Red Striped Wicker Encased Ceramic Demijohn (c.1940)

This is in fine fettle and with the twin handled wicker completely intact. It would hold an Imperial Gallon of pusser’s rum (4.54 Lt), which up until “Black tot day” in 1970 would of been used to transport the ships company’s rations of rum.

The Admiralty Victualling Manual advises that "rum jars have a red band painted on the wicker". Some say that the red band denotes 'bonded stock' or 'duty paid'. However, it’s also believed that the red band was simply to identify that the jar contained rum, as vinegar was also supplied in wicker jars.

The Victualling manual advises that the 'chimbs' of rum casks are also painted red for identification. Includes the aged contents that are swilling around inside !!!!

(Demijohn only, rum and cup not included)

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