Rifle case
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
Oak, leather, brass, felt, canvas and baize
Measurements
285 x 730 x 89 mm
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13016
Summary
Wooden rectangular rifle case covered in leather with brass lock. Torn label on lid reads; A. Gibbs Esq. A side label reads; Gibbs Esq - London address. Leather handle with brass fittings . Two leather loops. Lined with green felt / baize, remains of green canvas and leather strap. Torn label on lid reads; George H. Daw. Bundle of cleaning wadding inside, also five small metal pieces.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.