Militaria
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Lot 275 SESSION 1 eSALE ONLINE ONLY (MON 24TH JULY CLOSE FROM 9.30AM Militaria
Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
WWII, silver container probably used as an ashtray with a lift-out stand, said to be from Changi POW Camp, the container with the silver hallmark of Carrington (& Co), 130 Regent St W. Very fine.
The vendor advised that this container was given to him by a British POW, Richard (Dick) Rennick, who told him it came from the RAF officers' mess in Changi.
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