{"product_id":"antique-naval-campaign-chest-of-drawers-from-rms-speedwell","title":"Antique Naval Campaign Chest of Drawers from RMS Speedwell","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a handsome small antique maritime chest of drawers which dates to the 1930s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chest was part of the fixtures and fittings aboard R.M.S. Speedwell, completed in 1935 and part of the Minesweeping Flotilla used by the British navy. The vessel has a fascinating history which you can access by copying and pasting the name below into Google\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHMS Speedwell Halcyon Class Minesweeper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of solid mixed woods the chest is heavy and well made and is perfect for use in an office or study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fairly compact, the front fitted with four drawers which are finished with inset brass handles and decorative escutcheons. The underside base of each drawer is handwritten with the name 'RMS Speedwell'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chest is set on removable turned feet and the wood has a wax polished finish which has a mid sheen. The feet are different heights, made intentionally this way for an uneven floor aboard ship so that they can be swapped around as necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chest is in solid structural condition with various historical marks of age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feet are slightly different heights so depending on how level your floor is, you may need to wedge one or two for it to sit straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key for the locks has been lost somewhere in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease take a look at all of the photographs as they are a good representation of its general condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eheight- 87cms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewidth- 44.5cms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edepth- 58cms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe measurements are taken at the widest points.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vintage house","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58092498026883,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/6821\/files\/IMG_7836_5a86e5a6-74a6-4146-aca8-78464bd1cc5e.jpg?v=1779310390","url":"https:\/\/65vintagehouse.co.uk\/products\/antique-naval-campaign-chest-of-drawers-from-rms-speedwell","provider":"vintage house","version":"1.0","type":"link"}