Hutton-Clarke Antiques

Description

Hutton-Clarke Antiques is pleased to offer for sale a striking Victorian pine chest with later maritime paintwork. Dating from the mid to late 19th century, this chest has been enhanced with bold decorative naval motifs, making it a unique and eye-catching piece.

The front is painted with a large central roundel depicting a full-rigged ship beneath crossed Union flags, encircled with a laurel wreath and topped with an anchor. It bears the inscription “Capt. Wm. Somers – H.M.S. Leopard”, while the top is adorned with a scrolling ribbon reading “Queen & Country” over the initials R.N. (Royal Navy). Decorative gilded flourishes and rope-edge borders complete the design, with original turned knob handles highlighted in red.

Height 87 cm, width 94 cm, depth 50 cm
Customers are more than welcome to come and view and collect items from the unit in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire Gl54 5JE (appointment only). All items are checked and restored to a professional standard before leaving.