Southern Railway Silverplate and Oak Wine Cooler. A quite wonderful item based on a barrel design with two silverplate rings and the SR Shipping Flag Crest in between. The inner 'bucket' is removable and shows the makers name of Mappin & Webb on the underside. The wooden bucket is quite exquisitely made using two pieces for the side, each having a shaped handle that mates with its counterpart. Would have been used for
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Auction: May 2006, Lot: 247
Sold for: GBP£250