{"product_id":"original-napoleonic-french-naval-brandy-keg-with-provenance-dated-1798","title":"Original Napoleonic French Naval Brandy Keg with Provenance Dated 1798","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from the Marine Museum Collection in England this is an Original French Wood Brandy Keg of oval form with iron straps. Measuring 10' x 8' x 5' the Keg is marked on one end with a series of 'TH' stamps. On the other end there is a stamping of a 'Fleur de Lis? over 'A - 1' over '97'. On the top center where the stopper is supposed to be located, now missing, is a silver plaque engraved as follows:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'French Naval Gunner's Brandy Keg taken from Boney's ship GUERRIER 1798.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backside of the Keg still retains a wired Museum Display Tag marked 'VII'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy tradition the British issued watered down Rum known as 'Grog' to their seaman whereas the French issued Brandy (or Cognac as they called it).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA most interesting original French Naval Brandy Keg from the Napoleonic Wars in fine display condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26169251845,"sku":"ON2298","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/on2298__1_1.jpg?v=1602827957","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-napoleonic-french-naval-brandy-keg-with-provenance-dated-1798","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}