A few years ago I discovered 80 trolleys in a small Kent village called Conyer.
I bought them.
I sold many of them to an antiques dealer and some privately.
I have about 12 left.
They have cast iron wheels and an oak frame.
They measure 5ft 7″ long, 2ft 3″ wide, 1ft 11″ high.
Just one trolley has a small oval makers plate on it
VICKERS-ARMSTRONGS (ENGINEERS) LIMITED CRAYFORD
and the number RS 228
I imagine they could have been used in Royal Navy dockyards for moving masts etc, as they have cast iron balancer wheels.
I would be interested in knowing what they were for, and when they were made and why they should have survived in such a large quantity.
I attach some photos.
During the last 50 years I have attempted to preserve some of our maritime heritage with varying degrees of success.
I still have the last paddle tug in the UK, a ww2 TID tug, and a 1902 Customs Cruiser. I have saved other vessels.
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Would love to know more about these, I have one at home.
We at Protosheet Engineering in Crayford still have one in use everyday! Still the best trolley in the factory!!! I would upload a photo, but i can’t….
I have one of the trolleys – so interested to find out what it was used for.
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