Travelling chest

Mahogany combined washstand/ dressing table on detachable turned legs. Brass drawer knobs and side handles. An example of an officer's cabin furniture of the Nelson period. Originally fitted with a blue/ white impressed Copeland mark, bowl believed to have been stolen by someone during gallery redecoration. Fitted with a boot drawer, tea caddy and writing compartments. Some brass handles have been replaced with polyester resin cast replicas.

Object Details

ID: AAA3606
Type: Travelling chest
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Late 18th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 2337 mm x 1600 mm x 1219 mm