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Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian
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Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique gun slip case. An English, leather leg of mutton shotgun or rifle sleeve, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Superb, antique country pursuits gun case in traditional form

Displays a desirable aged patina an din good original order

Quality leather in deep caramel hues and a lightly time worn appearance

Replete with carry handle, and an adjustable shoulder strap

Case secured by a sliding brass clasp behind a protective cover strap

Dual division interior, to accommodate the stock and barrel respectively

Interior finished in a Royal Blue baize, aged commensurate with use

Embossed with the Army & Navy Stores Co-operative Society roundel

Unmarked as such, but of similar size to the 'Hurlingham' model

This is a fascinating antique gun slip case, in the traditional Leg of Mutton form. Wearing the desirable patina of an oft-enjoyed example, the case is in appealingly intact order. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Depth: 80.5cm (31.75'')

Max Height: 23cm (9'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
80.5cm (31.69")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127625
Dealers Internal Reference
25191
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Description
This is an antique gun slip case.
An English, leather leg of mutton shotgun or rifle sleeve, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Superb, antique country pursuits gun case in traditional form

fig 1. Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian
fig 1. Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina an din good original order

Quality leather in deep caramel hues and a lightly time worn appearance

Replete with carry handle, and an adjustable shoulder strap

Case secured by a sliding brass clasp behind a protective cover strap

fig 2. Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian
fig 2. Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian

Dual division interior, to accommodate the stock and barrel respectively

Interior finished in a Royal Blue baize, aged commensurate with use

Embossed with the Army & Navy Stores Co-operative Society roundel

fig 3. Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian
fig 3. Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian

Unmarked as such, but of similar size to the 'Hurlingham' model

This is a fascinating antique gun slip case, in the traditional Leg of Mutton form. Wearing the desirable patina of an oft-enjoyed example, the case is in appealingly intact order. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Depth: 80.5cm (31.75'')

Max Height: 23cm (9'')

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
80.5cm (31.69")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127625
Dealers Internal Ref
25191
London Fine Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian
Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian
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