{"product_id":"large-antique-19th-century-brass-sailor-s-nameplate-from-a-royal-navy-or-merchant-seaman-s-kit-bag-22x30cm","title":"Large Antique 19th Century Brass Sailor’s Nameplate From A Royal Navy Or Merchant Seaman’s Kit Bag 22x30cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA late 19th century brass sailor’s nameplate belonging to “C. Roberts,” mounted on a coarse section of brown canvas, likely cut from the base of a Royal Navy or merchant seaman’s kit bag, as shown in the last image.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nameplate, measuring approximately 22 x 30 cm, features embossed lettering and is bordered with a hand-laid rope trim, a traditional maritime detail suggestive of naval or merchant marine origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch nameplates were commonly used to identify a sailor’s personal belongings, particularly on sea bags, hammocks, or trunks, where uniformity and clear identification were essential aboard ship. The rope border is a nod to the seafaring craft of marlinspike seamanship, and the brass would have been chosen for its resistance to corrosion in a maritime environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of the canvas backing, with its coarse weave and wear patterns, indicates prolonged use during the Victorian era, an age of global naval expansion and robust merchant shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sailor “C. Roberts” may have served in the Royal Navy or aboard a British merchant vessel during the height of the British Empire’s maritime power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare survivor and would look wonderful framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Please study all photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 22cm x 30cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 450 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55728962240895,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/02FE77E6-40FC-4575-864A-967C893E82AE.jpg?v=1752871263","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/large-antique-19th-century-brass-sailor-s-nameplate-from-a-royal-navy-or-merchant-seaman-s-kit-bag-22x30cm","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}