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ONSV23NCN182

Original British WWI Pair of Candlesticks Made from Teak of HMS Sesame

Item Description

Original Items. One-of-a-Kind. HMS Sesame was an S-class destroyer, which served with the Royal Navy in the twentieth century. Launched on 30 November 1918 just after the end of the First World War, the ship was commissioned into the Reserve Fleet. A year later, the destroyer was sent to Latvia in support of the country's call for independence, arriving just at the cessation of that county's war of independence. Returning to the United Kingdom, Sesame was later equipped to act as a plane guard within the Home Fleet, with all armament removed and a davit fitted to rescue aircraft. The vessel remained in that configuration for a short time, but the London Naval Treaty sounded the death knell for the ship as it limited the destroyer tonnage that the Royal Navy could operate. As newer and more powerful destroyers entered service, Sesame was one of those retired, being sold to be broken up on 4 May 1934.

This is a pair of candlesticks made from the teak of the HMS Sesame, which were made by Lister Wood Craft as named on the plaques. Both sticks have a very small plaque which names them as having been from the HMS Sesame. They both measure 5¼” tall and have a 4¼” base diameter. Both are in great shape with small brass cups to hold the candles.

This is a great set, ready for further research and display.

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