An original admiralty four gallon steel rum kettle or also known as a Mess fanny dating to around the 1950's. With makers plate 'SELLMAN & HILL LTD. ROYAL NAVY MESS No. WOLVERHAMPTON'. and swing handle to the top.
The lid has been painted black with white lettering reading 'THE HOLY GRAIL. IN MEMORANDUM.JULY 31ST. 1970. BLACK TOT DAY'.
Beautifully made and measures 28cm to the top of the lid, 42cm with handle, 39cm wide and 24cm deep.