Merchant’s strongbox

Merchant’s strongbox, with a fitted interior tray. Used in Thika for much of its working life.

Height

776 mm

Width

1,245 mm

Depth

639 mm

Weight

41.80 kg

Method: Measured at inspection

Materials

Camphor wood, teak, brass fittings

Condition

Fair — Some damage, losses or later repairs.Applicant-submitted

Condition notes

Losses to the surface and one replaced component.

Eldoret Industrial Heritage Society, 1934: Brought to Thika. Limbani Chirwa, 1954: Bought privately. Eldoret Industrial Heritage Society, 1976: Transferred into an institutional collection. Ying Chan Holdings Ltd, 1988: Received as a gift by the current custodian.

1. 1932
   Maker unknown Manufacture

   Made.

   VerifiedSource: Maker’s records
2. 1934
   Eldoret Industrial Heritage Society Acquisition · Thika

   Brought to Thika.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Shipping manifest
3. 1954
   Limbani Chirwa Sale · Thika

   Bought privately.

   VerifiedSource: Accession register
4. 1976
   Eldoret Industrial Heritage Society Transfer · Thika

   Transferred into an institutional collection.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Accession register
5. 1988
   Ying Chan Holdings Ltd Gift · Thika

   Received as a gift by the current custodian.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Deed of gift
6. 2001
   Ying Chan Holdings Ltd Registration · Thika

   Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.

   VerifiedSource: Registry decision

Acquired by current custodian

Received as a gift, 1988 — Eldoret Industrial Heritage SocietyVerified

No physical inspection has been carried out. Facts marked Verified were confirmed from documentary evidence.