Stuka f Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 hello, could anyone give me more info regarding thise box(not sure it is military!!). Jones brothers & Co is a makers name that can be found on it. Last picture shows a more or less similar box I found on the net. ; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Countries with colonies often had "military outfitters" which sold items specially concieved to make overseas service more comfortable. If this is not an issue item, it may well be something commercially made for travellers or soldiers/officers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Here is a other one I found on the same occasion; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Nice, as I said, could be an officers, maybe bought for his company clerk to use...(the name plate of the maker makes me think not issue), could be civilian, could be for a Govt official somewhere out in the bush. Nice item Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks for your help! I understand perfectly ;whe (Belgian's) had thise colonial outfitter (among others!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Here is a camp bed for colonial purpose, by a different maker. I used to own it but had to let it go, because of my limited space. The guy who I sold it to has a incredible bath for colonial service men, a incredible item!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Wow... interesting! Is that a name written on the top of the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 I can't remember , but it probably was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Here, at the back (top) of my display cabinet you can see a original zinc stencil that was used to paint the destination on the lugage that had to be shipped to Congo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hi Stuka! Do you have your own Museum?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Don't we all....!!?? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Stuka - these were known as writing slopes and were used in most homes and for travelling. The inside has the angle to write and all the supplies of pens, ink, paper, envelopes were held in separate compartments. The setting of it in a tin box could well be for a military officer - however, this would not be proof as in a humid, insect ridden place like the Congo, all paperwork would need protection. I would not expect this to have a big value. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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