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Naval Officer's Travel Trunk in Teak, Late 19th Century

Name: Naval Officer's Travel Trunk in Teak, Late 19th Century
Price: 2891 USD
Availability: InStock

$2,891

Antiquités Lecomte

Héric, FR

Description: Large trunk of naval officer in reinforced teak on the front, sides, back and top by elements of wood held … more Large trunk of naval officer in reinforced teak on the front, sides, back and top by elements of wood held by solid brass strips. Each of the angles is reinforced by brass brackets. The original two -point locks are in operating condition and accompanied by hind keys. On the top is mentioned: "Doctor Donnart - Marine doctor, Brest".
This is the indisputable proof that this trunk has traveled as evidenced by the biography of this officer knight of the Legion of Honor.

François Donnart (1871-)
Marine doctor from 1895 to 1920. Officer of the Legion of Honor. Military Cross.
Posting on Brest, Dunkirk, New Caledonia, Indochina, etc.
Officer on the "Victor Hugo" and the "Duguay - Trouin".

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Era: late 19th century

Excellent condition.
Finish: waxed on a hard background

Dimensions:
Width: 88 cm
Depth: 58 cm
Height: 38 cm less

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