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236 - A ROYAL NAVY FLAG RANK COCKED BICORN HAT OWNED BY ADMIRAL GEORGE GOLDSMITH, 1842/62
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A ROYAL NAVY FLAG RANK COCKED BICORN HAT OWNED BY ADMIRAL GEORGE GOLDSMITH, 1842/62 by Gillott and Hasell, 36 Strand London, with bullion loops and tassels for flag rank, contained within tôleware box with brass owner's and maker's plates -- 12 x 20in. (30.5 x 51cm.); together with a pair of Victorian regulation epaulettes for an Admiral of the Royal Navy contained in fitted tin case (2) Admiral George Goldsmith (1806-1888) joined the navy in 1821, served as Captain Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard in 1856, and rose to Rear Admiral in 1862, Vice Admiral in 1867, and full Admiral in 1875. The owner's plate on this hat tin is for 'Captain' George Goldsmith so likely dates from 1842 when he made that rank, with the hat being updated as required.
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