Ammunition box
The Caledonian Cartridge Co Ltd
Category
Ephemera
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard and paper
Measurements
327 mm (W); 432 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Brechin
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26175.1.1
Summary
One of a set of five similar cardboard boxes (fifth has been disposed of). Corrugated cardboard folded flat. Printed in black; 250 / SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES / Ammunition Class 6 Division 1. Stamped in green ink; THE CALEDONIAN / CARTRIDGE CO. LTD. / ARRAT WORKS / BRECHIN ANGUS / Tel. 067 481 342 / THE CLASSIC / GAUGE 12 / LENGTH 67.5 / LOAD / SHOT SIZE / 30GM No 6. On short side of box is a white paper label with Caledonian Company address. Handwritten in blue ink; THE LORD WRAXALL / TYNTESFIELD / BRISTOL. In pencil is written; '88.
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
The Caledonian Cartridge Co Ltd