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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Sailor/ Seaman's Chest...

« on: August 10, 2013, 05:34:32 am »

Brilliant! Thankyou very much! So I suppose now the challange is to find out more about the painting and the names on it. Once again, thankyou for your help 

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Sailor/ Seaman's Chest...

« on: August 10, 2013, 05:21:31 am »

Yes, there is a chance it is a blanket box, but I am still not 100% It seems to have very different details than everything I could find. Will use a better camera tomorrow to try and show clearer images. Thanks for your help!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Sailor/ Seaman's Chest...

« on: August 10, 2013, 05:18:36 am »

The boat in the front seems to have a Japanese flag.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Sailor/ Seaman's Chest...

« on: August 10, 2013, 05:13:38 am »

yes the red and blue ensigns. They are placed on either side of painting and on the boats. And oops.. I took the photo off my computer, thus it appearing backwards. I will get better photos tomorrow. There is also (not in photo) an amazing detailed rope handle.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Sailor/ Seaman's Chest...

« on: August 10, 2013, 12:11:54 am »

Oh I should add that the flags on the boats (which arn't clear enough in photo) are the british civilian and government flags.

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Antique Questions Forum / Sailor/ Seaman's Chest...

« on: August 10, 2013, 12:04:58 am »

Howdy, I have recently aquired this chest. In doing some research I've learnt that it is a seaman's chest dating anywhere from 1750-1920?? I am struggling to find out any more information and was hoping someone may have some knowledge on the chest.
It is beautifully painted with Murdoch Campbell written in the scroll above. Also a painting of a man and woman and then the main boat scene. Would absolutely love if I could find out a bit more on this lovely peice, Thanks.