Original 18th Century British Navy Large Conical Copper Ale Warmer marked G.R. II and dated 1756 Hotchkiss MG The action is also marked

The action is also marked with serial # 28970

Mark II (L

with an intact cleaning jag on the other end

Overall a very nice example of a hard to find cap

Original 18th Century British Navy Large Conical Copper Ale Warmer marked G.R. II and dated 1756 Hotchkiss MG The action is also markedOriginal 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