Lieutenant Colonel Edward Byam's George III Oak Trunk. Of dovetailed construction, the oblong top inset with a brass plate bearing the name "Lieut. Colonel Edward Byam," and opening to a green baize-lined divided interior.

H: 13.5 in., W: 38 in., D: 19.5 in.

Note: Lieutenant Edward Byam, R.N. served under Admiral Sir George Rodney in the Battle of the Saintes, West Indies, April 12th, 1782. He died shortly thereafter.