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c.1920 Canvas Board of Trade Standard Life Jacket
The white canvas stamped ‘Board of Trade Standard Life Jacket’, and to verso ‘Pronto’ having two large sections and ties survives from the first half of the twentieth century.
The jacket is in good relatively clean order with no holes or tears and the straps remain, the whole with water stain and general soiling but nothing that isn’t commensurate with its age. The filling is soft, perhaps kapok, certainly not cork but is original to the jacket.
The first cork life jacket was patented in 1765 by Dr John Wilkinson and early cork jackets were commonly in use from the 1880 era into the 1930’s.
The vessel Pronto was delivered in May 1920 from Hansawerft N.V. Werft Zeeland, Rotterdam as Lombardia and purchased in Aug.-1923 by H. M. Wrangell & Co. A/S, Haugesund on behalf of D/S A/S Produce and renamed Pronto. She was in service in East Asia and the ship and company were taken over by Jacob Odland S.S. in Jan.-1938. Pronto was on charter to Ministry of War Transport from 1940 and returned after the war. The Chief Engineer of the ship, Jacob H. Jacobsen, and 1st Mate Marlow B. Johansen both received British "Commendations".
Highly evocative of nautical disasters such as Titanic, this piece of life-saving maritime interest can be highly decorative if displayed imaginatively.
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The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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The jacket is in good relatively clean order with no holes or tears and the straps remain, the whole with water stain and general soiling but nothing that isn’t commensurate with its age. The filling is soft, perhaps kapok, certainly not cork but is original to the jacket.
The first cork life jacket was patented in 1765 by Dr John Wilkinson and early cork jackets were commonly in use from the 1880 era into the 1930’s.
The vessel Pronto was delivered in May 1920 from Hansawerft N.V. Werft Zeeland, Rotterdam as Lombardia and purchased in Aug.-1923 by H. M. Wrangell & Co. A/S, Haugesund on behalf of D/S A/S Produce and renamed Pronto. She was in service in East Asia and the ship and company were taken over by Jacob Odland S.S. in Jan.-1938. Pronto was on charter to Ministry of War Transport from 1940 and returned after the war. The Chief Engineer of the ship, Jacob H. Jacobsen, and 1st Mate Marlow B. Johansen both received British "Commendations".
Highly evocative of nautical disasters such as Titanic, this piece of life-saving maritime interest can be highly decorative if displayed imaginatively.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 14/MAY/2026. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsHeight 12 inches (at maximum)
Width 20 inches (at maximum)
Weight 0.8 KGS
Category Nautical Antiques
Date c.1910-40
Early 20th Century Antiques Origin British
Condition Good.
Item code as155a723
Status Sold
£175.00 
$235.99 
€202.06 
$
€
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Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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