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Antique Military Drum Coffee Occasional Table of The Royal Engineers 20th C

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This is an elegant vintage brass and leather military drum converted into a side table, dating from the early 20th Century. It bears superb hand painted decoration of the Royal Engineers logo and colours, with the inscription HONI SOINT QUI MAL Y PENSE (shamed be who thinks evil of it). It has been fitted with an added glass top and leg so that it can be used as a coffee or occasional table. The unique quality and elaborate design of this drum are certain to make it a talking point in your military collection. Condition: In excellent condition. As antique items, the pieces show signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 63 cm x Width 49 cm x Depth 49 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 7 inches x Depth 1 foot, 7 inches The Corps of Royal Engineers, usually called the Royal Engineers (RE), and commonly known as the Sappers, is the engineering arm of the British Army. It provides military engineering and other technical support to the British Armed Forces and is headed by the Chief Royal Engineer. The Corps Headquarters and the Royal School of Military Engineering are in Chatham in Kent, England. The corps is divided into several regiments, barracked at various places in the United Kingdom and around the world. Our reference: A4162
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A41621stDibs: LU950642076662

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