Fishing rod case
Hardy Brothers Ltd
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, leather and metal
Measurements
155 mm (Width) x 125 mm (Depth); 1922 mm (L)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14747
Summary
Lockable wooden fishing rod case with metal reinforcing straps and hinged lid having leather strap fasteners. Leather supports inside lid. Illustrated decorative label reads, HARDY BROTHERS / GUNMAKERS / FISHING RODS, TACKLE, and ETC SUPPLIED / GUNS RESTOCKED / BARRELS BORED IN THE NEW SYSTEM / REPAIRS OF ALL KINDS CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO / PIN and CENTRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES LOADED TO ORDER / AMMUNITION / OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR / BREECH and MUZZLE LOADING GUNS / ALSO EVERY REQUISITE FOR SPORTSMEN.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Makers and roles
Hardy Brothers Ltd, manufacturer