Original 18th Century British Navy Large Conical Copper Ale Warmer marked G.R. II and dated 1756 Hotchkiss MG although at least one of

although at least one of the original 'Gamma' howitzers survived to see service at the siege of Sevastopol in 1942

The action is also marked with serial # 28970

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Original Items: One set of two

Original 18th Century British Navy Large Conical Copper Ale Warmer marked G.R. II and dated 1756 Hotchkiss MG although at least one ofOriginal Item: One of a kind. At first glance this looks to be simply a large funnel, but a closer look shows that the bottom is in fact plugged, and there is a "lip" on the top for pouring. We believe this to be conical "Ale Warmer", used over a low fire to heat up very cold ale before being dispensed on a ship. It is made from sheet copper, which is brazed together in some places, and soldered together in others. The ear shaped handle is also