Lot 17 , A silver mounted oak casket, width 28cm depth 16cm height 14.5cm

A silver mounted oak casket, presented by the Borough of Romsey to The Honourable Patricia Mountbatten on the occasion of her marriage presented by the Borough of Romsey to The Honourable Patricia Mountbatten on the occasion of her marriage to Lord Brabourne, October 1946, the casket being a replica of the one in which the parchment of her father's Freedom of the Borough was enclosed and made from the sale old oak taken from Romsey Abbey, with presentation inscription and Borough of Romsey crest, width 28cm depth 16cm height 14.5cm
Estimate £50-80

Overall of light golden oak tone, a little dull in finish, silver plaques oxidised, typed presentation letter inside the casket.


Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.

Sold for £130