Rob Hall Antiques has dated this Painted Pine Sea Chest to the 19th Century.
In original black paint with hand-painted serif lettering to the front reading “Chest, Spare Gear. Mk XI. Sinkers.” Dovetailed carcass, iron swing handles to the sides, and a fitted interior division.
The inscription “Mk XI Sinkers” almost certainly refers to naval ordnance fittings – either the sinker weights used to moor buoys and nets, or the developing field of early naval “torpedo” mines. The lack of an admiralty mark points to a pre 1875 date.
The ordinance chest retains an excellent surface with age and service wear, and survives in original condition.
Measurements: 75 cm across, 49 cm wide, 18 cm tall
British, c.1850-1870
Rob Hall Antiques has dated this Painted Pine Sea Chest to the 19th Century.
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A 19th century maritime painted pine chest
