Vintage 1950 Solid Brass Scottish Naval ‘Rosyth Navy Days’ Coal Tongs

The tradition of Navy Days dates back to the 1920s when the Royal Dockyards were open to the public for “Navy Week”. These coal tongs were from a Navy Day formerly held at Rosyth Dockyard, which is now a Ministry of Defence site called MoD Caledonia, in Rosyth, Dunfermline, Scotland. We believe that these brass coal tongs were souvenirs from Rosyth’s Navy Day event to commemorate steam engines on ships. Such an interesting piece of Naval history. 

Length: 23.5cm
Width: 6.5cm

Vintage condition: in great condition with expected signs of age and natural patina.