Royal Navy Wooden Sailors Ditty Box
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 12:24
Excellent condition Royal Navy sailor's "Ditty Box". Another box from my collection up for grabs. WRIGHT, as can been seen on the brass name plate. Beautiful vintage patina throughout, all original parts, three slats in the lid, hinges and lock / lock keep, pen ink bottle tray all original. The key was missing so I have serviced the lock and made a new key, which will last for many years.
The box had been broken open in the past which caused damage to the area around the lock keep: this I have repaired. As with all ditty boxes, it measures approximately 8" x 12" x 6. Comes with an original Stephens ink bottle. All in all the box is in beautiful condition, and looked after i. A good polish with bees wax a few times a year, it will give many years of service as a treasures or keepsake box.
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