Cartridge waist box – interior fitted with original pine block drilled to hold 17 paper cartridges; This American belly box [cartridge box] features a block similar in shape to that of a British 18-hole examples; British examples were/are made of elm. It is an inexpensively constructed militia type box, with tacked leather sides and flaps. Hard to date, as it could run anywhere from RW to 1840s. The flap appears to retain its original closure tab [strap] which is a tad short due to wear. There is a name scratched into the leather on the bowed front as depicted.
Item Date: 1775-1820
Measurement: 2.25" x 9" x 4"
Material: Leather, pine block
Item Condition: Commensurate with age, use, and leather shrinkage; two belt straps are intact, the middle strap is missing.
Price: $885
SKU 110-1359
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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