Original WW2 Royal Navy Cordite Bucket with lid.
 
Also known as a Clarkson's Container.
 
Made from cork with a leather outer and canvas inner covering. Fittings are brass.
 
In original  cleaned condition. See pictures for details.
 
No 66 Mk II   / 10  1941 on the lid.  Made by BH & G Ltd (Barrow, Hepburn & Gale of Bermondsey, London) . Royal Navy "N" with broad arrow on the side. Approx size 720mm Tall & 360mm Diameter.
 
This is a fragile item and as such few survive in this condition with their original lid.