Shell case
Category
Brassware
Date
1913
Materials
Brass
Measurements
124 mm (Height); 154 mm (Length)102 mm (Diameter)
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Castle Drogo, Devon
NT 902830.2
Summary
One of a pair of shell cases cut into the form of miniature coal scuttles.
Provenance
This item forms part of the original Drewe family collection at Castle Drogo. It was transferred to the National Trust in 1986.
Marks and inscriptions
Coal Scuttle made out of British 18 pounder cartridge case. The legs are French bullets. Made in Flanders 1915. Lieut.A.Drewe R.G.A.