Lot Essay
This pouch was worn in dismounted Full Dress when on duty in the palace
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CIRCA 1854-71
Details
AN OFFICER'S POUCH OF THE CENT-GARDES, 1854 MODEL
Circa 1854-71
Of black patent leather with very fine gilt metal flap, mounted with white metal sunburst bearing the full Napoleonic Arms (lacking closing tab, gilt rubbed), ends of pouch-box faced with gilt metal with large suspension-clips, one stamped 19, the lining bright blue, with eight paper compartments for Treuille de Beaulieu cartridges
Circa 1854-71
Of black patent leather with very fine gilt metal flap, mounted with white metal sunburst bearing the full Napoleonic Arms (lacking closing tab, gilt rubbed), ends of pouch-box faced with gilt metal with large suspension-clips, one stamped 19, the lining bright blue, with eight paper compartments for Treuille de Beaulieu cartridges