An Early Naval Chest

Abstract

The chest represented in the accompanying photographs is in the possession of Messrs. Crichton Bros., of Old Bond Street. From a naval point of view its most interesting feature is the badge, showing the foul anchor and crossed keys, which occurs three times on the chest itself, viz., once on the lid and twice on the front. These badges are brass castings in high relief.

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Filed under: Other (Early Modern) | Other (Nineteenth C) | Other (Eighteenth C) | Other (location)
Subjects include: Navies