Oak Transit case

[things_green]

greetings, I have had this case for years and not, as yet, been able to identify it's purpose?

Beautifully crafted with cast bronze hardware.

the 2x hinges & clasp are stamped R^L

there are 3 instances of hard wood inserts that have been stamped, one with the Broad Arrow.
The one at the rear appears to have a name O.BROWN. which I found weird.
HM and a serial number.

The inside of the lid has a round relief bored in which leads me to think, Artillery Sight?

10" x 15" x 21" high

any insights appreciated.

cheers,
Brent.

[things_green]

and the stamping in the hinges.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Nice piece. I wish I could be more helpful with the identification.

The hasps and swivel keepers resemble a pre-WW2 style which was used in particular on No.15 Sniper Rifle Chests and transported to Canada for CNo.7 .22cal rifles. Steel not brass. I have several dozen of CNo.7 chests waiting to be stripped - hardware in one pile, rotten wood in another.

[Chris Suslowicz]

Originally Posted by things_green

and the stamping in the hinges.

R /|\ L is/was Royal Laboratories, i.e. Woolwich Arsenal, if that's any help.

Chris.

[things_green]

cheers Chris, so possibly not a military transit case at all.

I guess that could/would explain it being named to one person.....one mad scientists' experimental flubber enhancing machine.

Brent

[Chris Suslowicz]

Originally Posted by things_green

cheers Chris, so possibly not a military transit case at all.

I guess that could/would explain it being named to one person.....one mad scientists' experimental flubber enhancing machine.

Brent

Er, Royal Laboratories was pretty much the government armament R&D and (early on) manufacturing plant.

I've fired a lot of .455 Webley ammunition with R/|\L headstamps over the years.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Arsenal

Your case could well have housed some test equipment manufactured and used there.

Chris.

[things_green]

excellent, back on track thankyou.