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Antique Shotgun Carry Case, Indian Teak, Brass, Rifle Box, Victorian, Circa 1900
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Antique Shotgun Carry Case, Indian Teak, Brass, Rifle Box, Victorian, Circa 1900

19th century
Sold 16 July 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is a fine antique shotgun carry case. An Indian State Railway gun box in teak and brass, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Rich with historic charm and superb craftsmanship, this case offers both practical storage and remarkable decorative appeal.

Of superb historical interest, featuring an engraved brass plaque for the Indian State Railway

Crafted from select teak stocks, showing deep grain character and rich caramel hues

Dark green lined interior, ideal for storing a period example or displaying sporting memorabilia

Dressed with quality brass corner caps and lid edges, enhancing both protection and aesthetics

Stout brass handle with a tactile, chamfered finish, comfortable and pleasing in the hand

Displays desirable signs of age, with a lightly time-worn patina and great colour throughout

A rare find with connections to colonial India and Victorian hunting culture

This is a wonderful antique collector’s piece with strong display potential. This Victorian rifle case is perfect for those with an appreciation for historic sporting goods or colonial-era memorabilia. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to serve.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 82cm (32.25'')

Max Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Max Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Teak Gun Case to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138749
Dealers Internal Reference
25291
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Description
This is a fine antique shotgun carry case. An Indian State Railway gun box in teak and brass, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
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Rich with historic charm and superb craftsmanship, this case offers both practical storage and remarkable decorative appeal.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An angled top-down view of a rectangular Victorian teak gun case featuring brass corner brackets, a central brass plaque, and a drop handle.
fig 1. Antique Shotgun Carry Case, Indian Teak, Brass, Rifle Box, Victorian, Circa 1900

Of superb historical interest, featuring an engraved brass plaque for the Indian State Railway

Crafted from select teak stocks, showing deep grain character and rich caramel hues

Dark green lined interior, ideal for storing a period example or displaying sporting memorabilia

fig 2. An angled top-down view of a rectangular Victorian teak gun case featuring brass corner brackets, a central brass plaque, and a drop handle.
fig 2. Antique Shotgun Carry Case, Indian Teak, Brass, Rifle Box, Victorian, Circa 1900

Dressed with quality brass corner caps and lid edges, enhancing both protection and aesthetics

Stout brass handle with a tactile, chamfered finish, comfortable and pleasing in the hand

Displays desirable signs of age, with a lightly time-worn patina and great colour throughout

fig 3. An angled top-down view of a rectangular Victorian teak gun case featuring brass corner brackets, a central brass plaque, and a drop handle.
fig 3. Antique Shotgun Carry Case, Indian Teak, Brass, Rifle Box, Victorian, Circa 1900

A rare find with connections to colonial India and Victorian hunting culture

This is a wonderful antique collector’s piece with strong display potential. This Victorian rifle case is perfect for those with an appreciation for historic sporting goods or colonial-era memorabilia. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to serve.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 82cm (32.25'')

Max Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Max Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Teak Gun Case to the Victorian era.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138749
Dealers Internal Ref
25291
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An angled top-down view of a rectangular Victorian teak gun case featuring brass corner brackets, a central brass plaque, and a drop handle.
Antique Shotgun Carry Case, Indian Teak, Brass, Rifle Box, Victorian, Circa 1900
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStorage Boxes & Trunks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialTeak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Flush drop handle, Engraved brass plaque, Dovetail joints
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 22.5 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Victorian gun cases were constructed to protect valuable firearms during military campaigns, hunting expeditions, and global travel, featuring robust frames designed to withstand arduous transport.

These cases were typically built from dense hardwoods such as teak, oak, or mahogany, reinforced with brass corners, straps, and flush-fitting handles to maximise durability and impact resistance.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit period-appropriate joinery, heavy patination on brass hardware, makers paper labels inside the lid, and hand-cut dovetail joints characteristic of nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

Such pieces function effectively as coffee table companions, display objects on credenzas, or functional storage units in study spaces, adding historical texture and rich wood tones to a room.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, cleaning surfaces with a soft, dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the wood and metal without altering the natural patina.
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