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Box Brown Painted Chest Storage WW1 or WW2 50cm 19 1/2" Square 66cm 26" High

$4,125.47
£3,000
€3,531.71
CA$5,649.15
A$6,280.77
CHF 3,287.61
MX$77,031.61
NOK 41,859.54
SEK 39,520.37
DKK 26,354.81
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About the Item

- Really unusual, characterful conversation piece of military/aeronautical history ex British Army or Air Force - In totally original condition - Can be used as a occassional table for lamp or drinks or bedside table or storage chest Length & Depth 50cm., 19 1/2" Height 66cm., 26".   The detachable lid hand painted in red with worn and indecipherable letters and numbers either side of the original canvas handle. Retailing the original metal fixings which have developed crusty patina. The tops and bottom with metal banding. Original carrying handles. Original brown paint with wear. Ex British army or airforce believed to be WW2 possibly WW1
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.99 in (66 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    BUNGAY, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3867332600752

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