Interesting Black Metal Trunk – Railways Act 1921 Inscribed Top GWR
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A most interesting and decorative metal trunk / deed box dated 1921 with the top inscribed with gold lettering – Railways Act 1921 Western Group Absorption of Subsidiary Companies with a long list of Railway companies including Exeter and Princetown to name two covering the surface.
“The Railways Act 1921 also known as the Grouping Act, was an Act of Parliament enacted by the British government of David Lloyd George intended to stem the losses being made by many of the country's 120 railway companies, move the railways away from internal competition, and to retain some of the benefits which the country had derived from a Government-controlled railway during and after the Great War of 1914-1918. The provisions of the Act took effect from the start of 1923. This act created the 'big four' railway companies - Southern Railway (SR), Great Western Railway (GWR), London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), and the London North Eastern Railway (LNER)”
The trunk survives in fair historic order with slight paint loss to the top but with all of the railway companies’ names still intact. The original gold lettering is pleasingly faded and the pale blue interior still pretty fresh.
A curious, uncommon and useable piece of history…
Dimensions – Overall: Height 36.5cm x Width 67cm x Depth 45.5cm
We include UK mainland delivery in the purchase price making life easier for clients. We utilise the services of two careful independent couriers. All items are carefully packed in house and transported blanket wrapped, secured and insured. Deliveries take in the region of 4-14 days depending on your location and you will be given a 2 hour delivery slot 24 hours before delivery takes place. If you are in a rush for a piece please let us know we may be able to express your order for an additional cost. Please email for International, Scotland and Ireland shipping quotes.
We enjoy specialising in British furniture and all its trimmings. Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are a successful partnership of a successful interior designer and a chap with a knack of finding some interesting pieces… We have many happy clients whether it be for commercial, restaurant or home use and are fortunate to work from a great looking rural property once used to home the Dray horses from Bass Brewery. A true mix of rural charm and gritty industrial which is customer friendly if you care to see the pieces in the flesh.
If in any doubt and /or wish to chat over a piece then please give us a call 01283 617377 or mail [email protected]
Worth noting we have new stock arriving daily.
“The Railways Act 1921 also known as the Grouping Act, was an Act of Parliament enacted by the British government of David Lloyd George intended to stem the losses being made by many of the country's 120 railway companies, move the railways away from internal competition, and to retain some of the benefits which the country had derived from a Government-controlled railway during and after the Great War of 1914-1918. The provisions of the Act took effect from the start of 1923. This act created the 'big four' railway companies - Southern Railway (SR), Great Western Railway (GWR), London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), and the London North Eastern Railway (LNER)”
The trunk survives in fair historic order with slight paint loss to the top but with all of the railway companies’ names still intact. The original gold lettering is pleasingly faded and the pale blue interior still pretty fresh.
A curious, uncommon and useable piece of history…
Dimensions – Overall: Height 36.5cm x Width 67cm x Depth 45.5cm
We include UK mainland delivery in the purchase price making life easier for clients. We utilise the services of two careful independent couriers. All items are carefully packed in house and transported blanket wrapped, secured and insured. Deliveries take in the region of 4-14 days depending on your location and you will be given a 2 hour delivery slot 24 hours before delivery takes place. If you are in a rush for a piece please let us know we may be able to express your order for an additional cost. Please email for International, Scotland and Ireland shipping quotes.
We enjoy specialising in British furniture and all its trimmings. Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are a successful partnership of a successful interior designer and a chap with a knack of finding some interesting pieces… We have many happy clients whether it be for commercial, restaurant or home use and are fortunate to work from a great looking rural property once used to home the Dray horses from Bass Brewery. A true mix of rural charm and gritty industrial which is customer friendly if you care to see the pieces in the flesh.
If in any doubt and /or wish to chat over a piece then please give us a call 01283 617377 or mail [email protected]
Worth noting we have new stock arriving daily.