Rare 1894 Royal Navy QF 6pdr Hotchkiss Gun Accessories Chest

An extremely rare Victorian Royal Naval wooden chest with brass fittings used to house accessories for the QF 6 pounder Hotchkiss gun MKII, a 57mm naval gun introduced in 1885 to defend against new, small and fast vessels such as torpedo boats and later submarines.
The wooden chest is in wonderful untouched condition and retains much of its original paint finish, positioned in the centre of the lid is a flush fitted brass plate inscribed with ' 6 Pr Hotchkiss QF Gun Accessories II No.1291 EOC 1894 WD', also present is a later applied painted stencil reading GUNS MACHINE VICKERS 5" SPARE PARTS & TOOLS.
All internal divisions are present but slightly grubby from service use.
Length 24 inch x 15 x 5 deep. weight 10.5kg
Please contact me regarding possible collection or postal costs/options. UK posting only.

Code: 50651