#40 • HMS Tiger Muffineer / Sugar Shaker

Part of TRENCH ART & WWI Memorabilia (live auction by Bannerman Auctions)

High bid $35.00

Status: Sold

Category: Britain

HMS Tiger Muffineer / Sugar Shaker 6.25" tall silver plated sugar shaker with incised basket weave design, lid and base both marked with numeral 35.  Base is stamped METAL FROM H.M.S. TIGER.  The Tiger was in action at the battles of Dogger Bank in 1915 and Jutland in 1916.  Decomissioned in 1931 and sold for scrap in 32, metal and wood from the Tiger lived on in the form of commemorative tableware and other memorabilia. Estimate: $30 - $50