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ANTIQUE #SA781916

F.G. Worksop's Leather 'leg O' Mutton' Shotgun Case - C.1870

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Holtby & Co

A lovely piece of Victorian leatherwork, impressed with owner’s name F.G. WORKSOP and having brass fittings, a leather handle and a lovely deep, rich patination.
 
Due to its current condition this is probably more for display than use, but could feasibly be repaired and improved.
 
Condition:
 
This case has seen better days, with lots of stitching missing, particularly around the hinging cover. No internals to lock and no key. Interior green felt mostly now lacking.
 
Dimensions:
 
External:
 
79 cm long x 23 cm wide x 8 cm thick.
 
Internal:
 
Would house barrels of up to 29.5 inches long and a stock of up to 21.5 inches long.
 
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1870
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Holtby & Co
Unusual country house furniture, antiques and objects from 16th - 20th century. Based in Sherborne, Dorset.
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07877 240015
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD