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A James Purdey & Sons Oak and Leather Cartridge Case, Late 19th Century
Fincraigs Antiques
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A James Purdey & Sons Oak and Leather Cartridge Case, Late 19th Century

1900 - 1920
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A Late 19th Century leather on oak cartridge case by James Purdey & Sons, London. The hand sewn leather case is in lovely original condition with a brass lock and clasp and carrying handle to the top. The interior is divided into 6 compartments each with belt buckle lifters for ease of the cartridges removal. Capacity for approximately 450 cartridges.

The case is made by the London gun makers Purdey & Sons. The label on the inside was in use by the firm between 1883 and 1901. It bears two royal warrants, one for Queen Victoria and one for the future King Edward VIII.

Of a lovely colour and patination and bearing marks consistent with its age and use. It measures 47cm (18½") wide, 32cm (12½) deep and 15.5cm (6") high.

The price includes insured delivery to anywhere in the mainland UK. If you require delivery elsewhere we are happy to provide quotes for a fully insured door to door service.

If you have any questions or wish to see more photographs please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Fincraigs Antiques has dated this Oak Leather Cartridge Case to the 1900s.

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SA1213970
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A Late 19th Century leather on oak cartridge case by James Purdey & Sons, London.
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The hand sewn leather case is in lovely original condition with a brass lock and clasp and carrying handle to the top.
Fincraigs Antiques

The interior is divided into 6 compartments each with belt buckle lifters for ease of the cartridges removal. Capacity for approximately 450 cartridges.

fig 1. Late 19th-century tan leather cartridge case featuring an oak core, double leather straps, central brass lock, and stitched carrying handle.
fig 1. A James Purdey & Sons Oak and Leather Cartridge Case, Late 19th Century

The case is made by the London gun makers Purdey & Sons. The label on the inside was in use by the firm between 1883 and 1901. It bears two royal warrants, one for Queen Victoria and one for the future King Edward VIII.

fig 2. Late 19th-century tan leather cartridge case featuring an oak core, double leather straps, central brass lock, and stitched carrying handle.
fig 2. A James Purdey & Sons Oak and Leather Cartridge Case, Late 19th Century

Of a lovely colour and patination and bearing marks consistent with its age and use. It measures 47cm (18½") wide, 32cm (12½) deep and 15.5cm (6") high.

The price includes insured delivery to anywhere in the mainland UK. If you require delivery elsewhere we are happy to provide quotes for a fully insured door to door service.

If you have any questions or wish to see more photographs please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Fincraigs Antiques has dated this Oak Leather Cartridge Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213970
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Archive I Late 19th-century tan leather cartridge case featuring an oak core, double leather straps, central brass lock, and stitched carrying handle.

A James Purdey & Sons Oak and Leather Cartridge Case, Late 19th Century

Archive II Late 19th-century tan leather cartridge case featuring an oak core, double leather straps, central brass lock, and stitched carrying handle. View II
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Archive IV Late 19th-century tan leather cartridge case featuring an oak core, double leather straps, central brass lock, and stitched carrying handle. View IV
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Archive VIII Late 19th-century tan leather cartridge case featuring an oak core, double leather straps, central brass lock, and stitched carrying handle. View VIII
Archive IX Late 19th-century tan leather cartridge case featuring an oak core, double leather straps, central brass lock, and stitched carrying handle. View IX
Archive X Late 19th-century tan leather cartridge case featuring an oak core, double leather straps, central brass lock, and stitched carrying handle. View X
Archive XI Late 19th-century tan leather cartridge case featuring an oak core, double leather straps, central brass lock, and stitched carrying handle. View XI
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Late 19th-century tan leather cartridge case featuring an oak core, double leather straps, central brass lock, and stitched carrying handle.
A James Purdey & Sons Oak and Leather Cartridge Case, Late 19th Century
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Late 19th-century tan leather cartridge case featuring an oak core, double leather straps, central brass lock, and stitched carrying handle.
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FAQs

A Victorian oak and leather cartridge case is a rigid storage container created in the late 19th century to transport and store shotgun ammunition for field sports.

These items were built using a solid oak timber frame covered in heavy bridle leather, secured with hand stitching, brass corner brackets, brass locks, and thick leather straps.

Authentic pieces feature thick vegetable-tanned leather over a solid wood substrate, cast brass hardware, age-consistent surface wear, and often maker details printed on the interior lid lining.

An antique cartridge case functions as a decorative accent on a sideboard, desk, or open bookshelf, providing visual texture and geometric structure within modern or traditional decor.

Preserve the leather by applying hide food or leather balm periodically, keeping the object away from direct heat sources, and avoiding excessive polishing of the aged brass hardware.
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