{"product_id":"antique-english-leather-cordite-carrier","title":"Antique English Leather Cordite Carrier","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a British leather cordite carrier, the padded case used to move a propellant charge from magazine to gun on artillery pieces. Heavy bridle leather over a stitched canvas liner, brass rivets at both bands, and a single carry strap that drops over a brass stud. The transfer-printed Royal Arms on the face, with its King's crown, dates the decoration to service use before 1953.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 19.5 in H without handle, 26 in H with handle, 5.5 in diameter\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | Original leather surface, waxed\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Material | Bridle leather over canvas liner\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1915\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | shell carrier, cordite case\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Stitched and riveted leather over canvas, brass rivets and slotted screws\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass rivets, brass stud, slotted brass screws\u003cbr\u003e[d]Decoration | Transfer-printed Royal Arms, King's crown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[condition]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather is dry and breaking with age. A split runs vertically down the body near the strap side, with surface crazing across the wall and hairline cracking around the base rim where the leather meets the stitched bottom. A second short split is visible at the top rim. Old screw and rivet holes sit open in two paired rows on the face, several of them empty. The transfer crest is worn, with losses to the gilt and flaking through the design. The canvas liner is intact but soiled and darkened at the rim. The carry strap is supple but scuffed, with a small split at the keyhole slot. Sold as-is, with photos governing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#33\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482656440598,"sku":"AMD-03465","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_France_Inventory_Continued-10030.jpg?v=1785509891","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/antique-english-leather-cordite-carrier","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}