Lot 44
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THE SILVER LAUNCH CASKET FOR H.M.S. CONSTANCE, 1915
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THE SILVER LAUNCH CASKET FOR H.M.S. CONSTANCE, 1915

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THE SILVER LAUNCH CASKET FOR H.M.S. CONSTANCE, 1915
the lid with relief of Constance under way, inscribed underneath H.M.S. "CONSTANCE" BUILT BY CAMMELL LAIRD & CO. LTD. BIRKENHEAD LAUNCHED BY MRS WILLIAM BALFOUR. SEPTEMBER 11TH. 1915, relief plaque of a camel to front -- 1½ x 7¾ x 5in. (4 x 19.5 x 13cm.)
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Lot Essay

Laid down in January 1915 and completed in January 1916, the 'Cambrian' Class Light Cruiser Constance was attached to the 4th Light Cruiser Squadron, Grand Fleet during the Battle of Jutland 31st May - 1st June 1916. She was sold for scrap in 1936.

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