A rectangular cabin trunk of mid-20th-century construction, featuring a textured brown exterior reinforced with vertical wooden battens and metal rivets. The trunk is fitted with metal corner protectors, two outer latches, and a central brass-toned lock plate. The exterior bears several hand-painted inscriptions in white paint, identifying the owner as Mr. Richards, Inspector of Shipwrights (abbreviated as INSPTR. SHPTS.), stationed at the Singapore Naval Base. Additional inscriptions include s.s. Corfu and Cabin No. 328/9. Two partial paper labels are affixed to the front, including a Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) luggage label featuring the blue and white house flag and a fragment with the visible text AND ORIENT. The S.S. Corfu was a P&O liner launched in 1931 which served the UK-Far East route and operated as an Armed Merchant Cruiser and troopship during the Second World War before returning to civilian service in 1947.
Condition report:
The trunk is in aged, as-found condition with visible signs of wear consistent with maritime travel. The exterior exhibits heavy scuffing, scratches, and losses to the brown finish. The wooden battens show surface wear and the metal hardware has surface oxidation and a dark patina. Paper labels are fragmented and incomplete. No key is present. The interior has not been inspected.
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