Black Tot Day Rum Tub By VanTiki False Idol Tiki Mug Limited Edition 63/125
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Reference Number: Avaluer:24677769 | Handmade: Yes |
Featured Refinements: Tiki Mug | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
This is a great mug, made by the master VanTiki, for an iconic Tiki Bar. Black Tot Day Rum Tub False Idol Edition Tiki Mug 63/125 Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to collect this very special mug.
Mug is 4.25” H x 5.25”W at the base and holds a 32 oz. Limited Edition of 125 63/125For centuries, the welcome sight of the rum tub on the deck of a Royal Navy ship signaled the arrival of the daily tot of rum- a much-loved reward for the... hard-working jack tar. And on July 31st, 1970, the tradition was laid to rest when the rum ration was abolished on what has come to be known as Black Tot Day.To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Black Tot Day, Vantiki produced this mug to mark the historic occasion.False Idol logo on the base.Includes a set of four historic image postcards commemorating Black Tot Day, as well as a custom “bill of lading” decal.
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