Dispatch box

Dispatch box belonging to Admiral, Henry Carr Glyn (1829-84). A hinged box covered in dark-blue leather, with gold tooling, the bright blue colouring remains inside. It has brass hinges and a lock by T. Turner & Co., London 'secure lever'. There is an escutcheon plate but no key. In gold on the lid: 'H.C.G. Danube & Crimea 1854, India 1875-1876.'

Object Details

ID: AAA3264
Type: Dispatch box
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Late 19th century
People: Glyn, Henry Carr
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 203 mm x 324 mm x 229 mm