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Superior Quality Army & Navy Cartridge Case
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Superior Quality Army & Navy Cartridge Case

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 April 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A top quality leather and brass mounted Army & Navy 12 gauge cartridge case of the more unusual seven sectioned interior with brass lock and original leather straps. The handle, straps and fittings are in excellent useable condition the whole of good colour and patina. The case is labelled in gilded tooled leather for ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. Gun Department, 105, Victoria Street,Westminster, S.W. London.

The Army & Navy Co-operative Society Ltd was incorporated on 15 September 1871. It was formed by a group of army and navy officers for the supply of articles of domestic consumption and general use to its members at the lowest remunerative rates. It was based on the model of two earlier middle-class co-operatives, the Civil Service Supply Association and the Civil Service Co-operative Society.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Leather Cartridge Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA832710
Dealers Internal Reference
23735
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Description
A top quality leather and brass mounted Army & Navy 12 gauge cartridge case of the more unusual seven sectioned interior with brass lock and original leather straps.
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The handle, straps and fittings are in excellent useable condition the whole of good colour and patina.
John Howkins Antiques

The case is labelled in gilded tooled leather for ARMY & NAVY C.S.L. Gun Department, 105, Victoria Street,Westminster, S.W. London.

fig 1. An antique brown leather cartridge case featuring brass corner guards, buckled leather straps, and a central brass lock.
fig 1. Superior Quality Army & Navy Cartridge Case

The Army & Navy Co-operative Society Ltd was incorporated on 15 September 1871. It was formed by a group of army and navy officers for the supply of articles of domestic consumption and general use to its members at the lowest remunerative rates. It was based on the model of two earlier middle-class co-operatives, the Civil Service Supply Association and the Civil Service Co-operative Society.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Leather Cartridge Case to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA832710
Dealers Internal Ref
23735
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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An antique brown leather cartridge case featuring brass corner guards, buckled leather straps, and a central brass lock.
Superior Quality Army & Navy Cartridge Case
Ref: SA832710
An antique brown leather cartridge case featuring brass corner guards, buckled leather straps, and a central brass lock.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStorage Cases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialLeather, Brass, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner protectors, Buckled leather straps, Monogram stamping, Central brass lock
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Antique leather cartridge cases were traditionally manufactured for sportsmen and military personnel during the 19th and early 20th centuries to safely transport ammunition during shooting expeditions and field operations.

These items typically feature heavy-duty bridle leather over a rigid wooden or metal frame, secured with brass corner reinforcements, buckled straps, and robust brass locks.

Authenticity is generally identified by traditional hand-stitched seams, period-correct brass hardware, makers marks or stamps, and natural patina consistent with age and use.

A vintage leather case can be used as a coffee table accent, placed on a sideboard for discrete storage, or stacked to add texture and historical character to a room.

Preservation involves keeping the leather away from direct sunlight and moisture, and periodically applying specialist leather balms to maintain flexibility and prevent cracking.
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