{"product_id":"admiral-sir-john-ommanney-hopkins-gcb-commander-in-chief-mediterranean-fleet-cigarette-case","title":"Admiral Sir John Ommanney Hopkins GCB Cigarette Case.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdmiral Sir John Ommanney Hopkins GCB Royal Navy (1834 - 1916), Commander-in-Chief Mediterranean Fleet 1896-99, Silver Plated Cigarette Case. Of curved, pocket form, with a gilded interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopkins joined the Royal Navy in 1848 and was promoted Captain in 1868. He commanded HMS \u003ci\u003eLiverpool, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eAgincourt, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eNarcissus, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoyal Adelaide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTemeraire. In \u003c\/i\u003e1880 he was appointed Captain of HMS Excellent, the Navy's gunnery training establishment at Portsmouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1891 he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, North American and West Indies Station and in 1897 Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet. He was appointed Rear Admiral in 1885, Vice Admiral in 1891 and Admiral in 1896.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate weight is 78 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate dimensions are 8 cm length, 6 cm width and 1.7 cm depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition being free of dents, creases and repair. Moderate surface wear and light scratches. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bassetlaw Silver \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55516336030072,"sku":"5714","price":234.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/0737\/7737\/files\/IMG_1566.jpg?v=1774863136","url":"https:\/\/bassetlawsilverandantiques.com\/products\/admiral-sir-john-ommanney-hopkins-gcb-commander-in-chief-mediterranean-fleet-cigarette-case","provider":"Bassetlaw Silver \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}