Original Napoleonic French Naval Brandy Keg with Provenance Dated 1798 Fusee Spring & Cover so there is significant variation

so there is significant variation in construction style and method

This coin was given to IMA’s owner Christian by his father upon leaving for boarding school in 1953

and was given command of the fast third rate HMS Leviathan

DFM was a Union Government Inspector at the sword factory during the period of the Civil War

The original leather carry case is marked on the interior of the lid:

Original Napoleonic French Naval Brandy Keg with Provenance Dated 1798 Fusee Spring & Cover so there is significant variationOriginal 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: 'French Naval