Sea chest
Gieves Ltd
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, iron and brass
Measurements
680 mm (H)1070 mm (Length)610 mm (D)
Place of origin
Portsmouth
Order this imageCollection
Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset
NT 106726
Summary
Seaman's wooden chest with iron banding, corner pieces and drop handles. Brass plate on top of lid marked /J M PIPON./RN/ Brass lock plate bears maker's name /J Gieve and Sons/Portsmouth/ Chest is empty.
Marks and inscriptions
/ J M PIPON./ RN ?
Makers and roles
Gieves Ltd