Chest

Leather-covered chest with leather handles which belonged to Admiral Adam Duncan (1731-1804). The leather is attached with domed upholstery nails, small iron plates reinforce the corners. There is a leather flap round the edge of the hinged lid. The interior is lined with red and yellow wallpaper with a pattern of stripes and flowers. The chest had a lock.

Object Details

ID: AAA3397
Type: Chest
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Late 18th century
People: Duncan, Adam
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 406 mm x 851 mm x 457 mm