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Hms President Document Box, Circa 1918
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Hms President Document Box, Circa 1918

1900 - 1920
Description

An interesting English mahogany document box from the ship the HMS President. The box has a hinged front which, when folded back, reveals 5 document shelves. Has original paper labels inside lid, including one that reads 'Keep smiling, your turn will come'. We have been assured by the seller that this IS from the HMS President, however we do not have documentation to prove this. The HMS President, originally named the HMS Saxifrage, started her life escorting convoys in the UK during the 1918 war, and was later renamed 'President' after the Old President of 1829 and was employed as a Royal Navy Reserve drill ship from 1922. The ship was used until 1988 and eventually scrapped in 1995. Circa 1918.

Worldwide, first class, tracked and signed for delivery is included in the price.

Measurements:

Height: 6 1/2" (approx 16cm)

Length: 14" (approx 35cm)

Depth: 12 1/2" (approx 31cm)

Total weight: 2292g

In good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA436624
Dealers Internal Reference
48390
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Description
An interesting English mahogany document box from the ship the HMS President. The box has a hinged front which, when folded back, reveals 5 document shelves. Has original paper labels inside lid, including one that reads 'Keep smiling, your turn will come'.
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We have been assured by the seller that this IS from the HMS President, however we do not have documentation to prove this.
Kingsdown Antiques

The HMS President, originally named the HMS Saxifrage, started her life escorting convoys in the UK during the 1918 war, and was later renamed 'President' after the Old President of 1829 and was employed as a Royal Navy Reserve drill ship from 1922. The ship was used until 1988 and eventually scrapped in 1995. Circa 1918.

fig 1. HMS President Document Box, Circa 1918
fig 1. Hms President Document Box, Circa 1918

Worldwide, first class, tracked and signed for delivery is included in the price.

Measurements:

Height: 6 1/2" (approx 16cm)

Length: 14" (approx 35cm)

Depth: 12 1/2" (approx 31cm)

Total weight: 2292g

In good condition.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA436624
Dealers Internal Ref
48390
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HMS President Document Box, Circa 1918
HMS President Document Box, Circa 1918
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