Rare Antique Junior Army & Navy Travel Trunk (SOLD)

A Rare Junior Army & Navy Travel Trunk. This trunk features brown canvas, leather trim, wood banding, with a brass edging, lock and latches, above the lock has the makers brass plate “Junior Army & Navy Stores Ltd 15 Regent St London SW” the lock is stamped “Terco” Registered Trade Mark. The top is a split lid with a drop front which opens to reveal the original blue lining, and the makers label. C1870

The Junior Navel & Military Club was a short-lived London gentleman’s club, which existed between 1870 and 1879. It was a proprietary club founded by one Captain John Elliott, in response to the heavy over-subscription of existing clubs for servicemen, such as the Navel and Military Club and the Army and Navy Club. The club opened its doors in August 1870 – 1878. Army & Navy Stores was a department store group  in the United Kingdom, which originated as a co-operative society for military officers and their families during the nineteenth century. 

This extremely rare Junior Army & Navy travel trunk is in superb condition, the lining does show signs of age but this is to be expected due to its age. A fantastic piece of quality travel trunk history, this would make a great addition to any collection or as a display piece.

Dimensions: H: 55cm W: 57cm D: 38cm