Gun case
Lovegrove and Flint
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather, metal and linen
Measurements
220 mm (Width); 1105 mm (Length)
Place of origin
West Halkin Street
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 23509
Summary
Leather gun case with cap-shaped cover at top with buckle and strap fastening. Top very badly damaged. Loop leather carrying handle on reverse top. Linen address label attached to strap with black printing reads; GEORGE A GIBBS Esq., M. P. / 22 BELGRAVE SQUARE / LONDON. S. W. The address has been crossed through and handwritten on the label; Black Dog S... / Cal... ' / LOVEGROVE and FLINT / 9 WEST HALKIN ST / S.W. Inside wooden trunk (NT24582.1).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Lovegrove and Flint