Victorian Military Chest / Trunk

Name: Victorian Military Chest / Trunk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA979410
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Vicky Thomas Antiques

Description

Here is an incredibly handsome military chest dating to the mid 19th century, once the proud possession of Sergent JT Robinson of Manchester, serving in the R.A.M C.T Regiment.

I have contacted the National Army museum who believe this to relate to the Royal Army Medical Corps, but the inclusion of the letter 'T' has left them baffled - they are sure though that this chest would have been used to store Sergent Robinsons kit and uniform, and that it dates to the 19th century.

It is a heavy wooden chest with metal handles at each end and metal plates on each corner, large metal rivets on the top - painted black with the inscription applied in gilt to the front side - also of particular note and interest are two old railway labels for the North Eastern Railway.

Inside the chest is lined with paper - I have left this intact as it is sheets of the Manchester Guardian and dates from the early 1950's and I thought it added to the chests history and charm - it can of course be removed very easily.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if I can offer and more information or if you'd like more photographs

I offer free UK delivery, and am more than happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Physical Dimensions

Height

26cm (10.24")

Width

65cm (25.59")

Depth

35cm (13.78")

Declaration

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA979410

Description

Here is an incredibly handsome military chest dating to the mid 19th century, once the proud possession of Sergent JT Robinson of Manchester, serving in the R.A.M C.T Regiment.

I have contacted the National Army museum who believe this to relate to the Royal Army Medical Corps, but the inclusion of the letter 'T' has left them baffled - they are sure though that this chest would have been used to store Sergent Robinsons kit and uniform, and that it dates to the 19th century.

fig 1. VICTORIAN MILITARY CHEST / TRUNK — fig 1. Victorian Military Chest / Trunk

It is a heavy wooden chest with metal handles at each end and metal plates on each corner, large metal rivets on the top - painted black with the inscription applied in gilt to the front side - also of particular note and interest are two old railway labels for the North Eastern Railway.

fig 2. VICTORIAN MILITARY CHEST / TRUNK — fig 2. Victorian Military Chest / Trunk

Inside the chest is lined with paper - I have left this intact as it is sheets of the Manchester Guardian and dates from the early 1950's and I thought it added to the chests history and charm - it can of course be removed very easily.

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Please don't hesitate to get in touch if I can offer and more information or if you'd like more photographs.

Vicky Thomas Antiques

I offer free UK delivery, and am more than happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.