DATED 1589
Details
A Saxon Cartridge Box
Dated 1589
With blackened wooden body stamped on the front in imitation of natural staghorn, the interior with four cavities and etched iron plate, flanged iron base with sliding release stud for the lid, domed lid retained by a spring-catch, the hinge etched with the date 1589, iron straps at the side and front, and three suspension-loops, the iron parts etched with scrollwork inhabited by animals of the chase against a blackened ground, in fine condition throughout
5¼in. (13.3cm.) high
Dated 1589
With blackened wooden body stamped on the front in imitation of natural staghorn, the interior with four cavities and etched iron plate, flanged iron base with sliding release stud for the lid, domed lid retained by a spring-catch, the hinge etched with the date 1589, iron straps at the side and front, and three suspension-loops, the iron parts etched with scrollwork inhabited by animals of the chase against a blackened ground, in fine condition throughout
5¼in. (13.3cm.) high
Provenance
The Saxon Electoral Armouries, Dresden
Major Th. Jakobsson, Sotheby & Co., 10 May 1932, Lot 84
Major Th. Jakobsson, Sotheby & Co., 10 May 1932, Lot 84