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Trading post Trading post ‘Overproof’ rum and a tumbler to drink it

Pusser’s Select Aged 151 Navy rum is the ‘Green Label’ Pusser’s - bottled at ‘cask strength’, as it was shipped to the Royal Navy victualling yards in Deptford, Gosport and Devonport for blending and dilution ‘to Proof’. Sold in 70 cl bottles by Nauticalia, it is still produced in accordance with Admiralty Regulations for Rum in effect at the time of the custom’s termination in 1970.

The blend is aged a minimum of three years in once-used ex-Bourbon casks and chill-filtered to further enhance its flavour and smoothness. Fullbodied, with notes of syrupy spice and fruit, leather, dried sultanas and soft oak, the aroma is a burst of classic

Demerara with marmalade, marzipan, cinnamon and tobacco. This ‘overproof’ rum is very strong at 75.5% abv, so try it with a few drops of water or an ice cube, which will help open up the aromas and flavours. If you are brave, drink it neat, but take care! Another Nauticalia product for drinkers is an elegant, hand-made tumbler mounted in a hallmarked, lead-free pewter base, which gives it a substantial weighty feel. They are still produced in Sheffield, the home of British pewter craftsmanship, and deorated with a choice of an intricately-detailed stag, salmon, yacht or fouled anchor pewter emblem.

Packed in a luxury presentation box, the tumbler is 9 cm tall and has a capacity of 285 ml. More information from www.nauticalia.com

Display plaque with two pistols

A perfect way to display flintlock pistols or historical firearms, wooden plaques made in Italy, with a varnished finish, are now available from The Pirate Shop in Conwy. These high quality plaques feature a small brass plate with the legend ‘SEC XVIII’, which means 18th Century, the same period as the pistols they are designed to display. Those shown are an 18th century flintlock pistol and a 17th century duelling pistol.

Antique-style brass hooks are supplied with fixing pins, which can be positioned anywhere on the plaque to allow for weapons in a multitude of different shapes and sizes to be displayed correctly. Two small pins are also used to mount the plaque in place, allowing it be easily removed if necessary. The plaques measure 45 cm wide by 25 cm deep, but as a handcrafted product, The Pirate

Shop advises that these dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece. More information from www.theknightshop.com

Trading post Trading post Leather tricorn for men and women

Anew pirate tricorn that has already received a number of enthusiastic customer reviews recommending the hat for its quality and value for money is now being sold by Southern Swords.

This top-of-the-line hat is made from supple, high quality leather and would suit any pirate of the high seas. It features elaborate trimmings and makes an impressive addition to a buccaneer’s costume, inspiring admiration from their crew.

Suitable for both men and women, it is available in two shades (black and brown), and three sizes: small (55-57 cm); medium/large (5761 cm); and extra-large (61-63 cm). More information from www.southernswords.co.uk

Derbyshire ArmsLtd has been making muskets and pistols since 2005. We specialise in hand-made weaponry, including cannons, snaphaunce, migulet and wheellocks, just to name a few. Muskets, Carbines and Pistols are supplied either Inert, Live or as Blank firers. We also sell top quality gun cleaning products and accessories. History is our source of inspiration and we have satisfied customers from all over the world, including re-enactors, heritage groups, centres and museums – we are also able to refurbish and maintain exhibits – and private collectors. We can provide historically accurate weapons for films, TV and stage productions that are safe for actors to handle. Recent invitations to take part in more Piratical Enterprises has allowed us to extend our range even further with cannon balls, chain shot, bar shot and our much-admired swivel gun. Our dedicated business mobile is: 07486 058911 and we can take calls between 9.30 am-1.00 pm on weekdays. Saturday is reserved for collection/drop off by appointment only.

To place an order, please visit our website: www.derbyshirearms.com and use the ‘contact us’ page. We also have a presence on Facebook.

Trading post Trading post Miniature rum gift sets

Pirate captain’s belt

Multi-awardwinning boutique rum brand Pirates Grog is specialising in unique gifting optionsdesigned for the rum devotee this Christmas.

The product range has grown to include seven aged rum expressions and three of these (Five Year, No. 13 and Spiced) are available in the company’s Original Miniatures Gift Set secured in a hand-crafted wooden treasure chest.

Another welcome sight under the tree this Christmas would be a chest of miniatures from the Pirates Grog Rum Tropical Horizons range (Honey Spiced, Pineapple Spiced and Smokey Ginger Spiced). More information from www.piratesgrogrum.com

The perfect accessory for the captain of a pirate ship, this heavy leather belt from Darkblade is available in either black or brown and has a solid brass buckle. A riveted section and end decoration makes it stand out from other belts and matches the design of the company’s pirate baldric.

The manufacturer reminds customers that the sizes listed are the actual measurements that the belts will fit and advises them to check the length they need over their pirate costumes and not just landlubber clothes as there can be a significant difference!

Lengths are 40, 44 and 48 inches and the belt is 3 inches wide. More information from www.darkbladeuk.co.uk

Two sizes Two sizes of grenado of grenado

Grenadoes consist of a round cast iron hollow ball filled with gunpowder and topped with a fuse. They could be thrown like modern grenades or shot out of hand mortars.

An inert replica of the grenadoes found aboard the ‘Whydah’ and the ‘Queen Anne’s’ Revenge are offered by Letters of Marque in a choice of two sizes, with diameters of either 63 mm or 70 mm (illustrated). The smaller version would fit the majority of hand mortars from the period.

They are supplied with either a ‘slowmatch’ fuse or a powder fuse (a wooden plug filled with an inert substitute for gunpowder). More information from www.lettersofmarque.co.uk

Luluna Clothing

Bespoke tailors of men’s, ladies’ and kids’ clothing

Frock coats Waistcoats Shirts Corsets Bustles Blouses Tailored Jackets Tricorn Hats

Visit our online shop: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LulunaClothing Or contact us for a custom-made garment: luluna.clothing@gmail.com www.lulunaclothing.wixsite.com/upcycle

Bigger, Better & Even More Pirate Stuff

Tel: 07986 335478 E-mail: larp@darkbladeuk.co.uk

www.darkbladeuk.co.uk

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Penzance Harbour

Captain and crew are visiting as many pirate events as they can with their stall, not the boat, unfortunately! We shall have all you will need to bring out ‘yer inner pirate’ from shirts, hats, trousers and flags to piratical accessories beyond count. We stock 17th & 18th Century weaponry, as well as Celtic, Gothic, Steam-punk shirts and T-shirts plus a range of jewellery and accessories. So we hope to see you at one of the events this year, but if you cannot make it, we can be found in Penzance Harbour, Cornwall.

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