description
Physical description
ashtray, box (2 parts)
Circular brass ashtray with 'H.M.S. HOOD 1919 -1941' engraved in the centre inside simple engraved rectangular border, complete with square card box with removeable lid, the top of the lid bears a blue on cream label with photograph of H.M.S. Hood above the following printed inscription 'H.M.S. HOOD 1919-1941 When this famous Battleship sailed on her last voyage, her spare gangway was left behind. This ashtray has been cast from the brass treads and makes a unique souvenir.'
History note
Cast from spare gangway of HMS Hood, in original box.
(ashtray) engraved
(ashtray) H.M.S. HOOD 1919 -1941
(box) printed
(box) H.M.S. HOOD 1919-1941 When this famous Battleship sailed on her last voyage, her spare gangway was left behind. This ashtray has been cast from the brass treads and makes a unique souvenir.
