Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 28 Oct 2015
Yachting interest
Yachting interest, a presentation silver cigarette box,
by Page Keen and Page, (of Plymouth), Birmingham 1938,
rectangular form, the hinged cover inscribed 'BLOODHOUND' 'R.Y.S' 'MORGAN CUP 1939', and 'FASTNET 1939', length 13.3cm.
Built in 1936, Bloodhound was one of the most successful racing yachts in her class, winning numerous races in the UK including the Fastnet on three occasions, and also competed in Bermuda. She was owned by The British Royal Family from 1962, and purchased by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust.