Lot Essay
It has been suggested this chest was used to contain dispatches.
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Details
AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY RED LEATHER AND WOOD ADMIRALTY CHEST
with leather straps and brass locks, Royal Crest transfer printed to front and '1805' stencilled to lid, wooden side handles (one strap broken, overall wear) -- 13½ x 35 x 11in. (34 x 89 x 28cm.)
with leather straps and brass locks, Royal Crest transfer printed to front and '1805' stencilled to lid, wooden side handles (one strap broken, overall wear) -- 13½ x 35 x 11in. (34 x 89 x 28cm.)
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