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Auction: 25001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 109

A Campaign decanter box, used by Ensign James Gammell during the Peninsular War

A square 'campaign-style' mahogany decanter box, with decorative brass inlay and escutcheon, brass handles to sides and a brass plate affixed to the top lid bearing the engraved inscription 'This case went through the Peninsular campaigns of 1813-1814 with its owner, Ensign James Gammell 59th Regiment, who retired from the Army (as Captain of 92nd Regiment) in 1825. He died on 25th September 1893 in his 97th year, having been the last surviving Officer of the Peninsular War.', the interior with a red leather, green baize and mahogany lining and housing four glass decanters, complete with their stoppers and each bearing a silver-plated label, 'Gin'; 'Rum'; 'Whiskey'; and 'Brandy' respectively, these likely not contemporary to the case, 215mm x 220mm, brass inscription polished, key lacking, otherwise in good sound condition

For the recipient's medals and biography, please see Lot 104.

Please note that due to the weight and contents of this Lot, postage is not available. Collection at the various Medal Fairs around the United Kingdom can be arranged.

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Estimate
£250 to £350

Starting price
£200