Original Napoleonic French Naval Brandy Keg with Provenance Dated 1798 Fusee Spring & Cover so there is significant variation

so there is significant variation in construction style and method

Many are marked with the month and year of manufacture and are apparently spares

The original leather carry case is marked on the interior of the lid:

Above is the firm's name

DFM was a Union Government Inspector at the sword factory during the period of the Civil War

Original Napoleonic French Naval Brandy Keg with Provenance Dated 1798 Fusee Spring & Cover so there is significant variationOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from the Marine Museum Collection in England this is an Original French Wood Brandy Keg of oval form with iron straps. Measuring 10' x 8' x 5' the Keg is marked on one end with a series of 'TH' stamps. On the other end there is a stamping of a 'Fleur de Lis? over 'A 1' over '97'. On the top center where the stopper is supposed to be located, now missing, is a silver plaque engraved as follows: 'French Naval