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Cartridge Box

late 16th century
Not on view
The body of this box is of wood, hollowed out to fit four cylindrical cartridges, and was once covered with black velvet, now completely worn. The mounts are of silver engraved with arabeques, geometric patterns, a pheasant on the front strap, a standing horse on the bottom, and a fox on the back. On the cover is the coat of arms (a storming ladder) and the initials H G W of Hans Georg Wehse, the court marshal (Hofmarschall

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Cartridge Box
  • Date:
    late 16th century
  • Geography:
    Saxony
  • Culture:
    German, Saxony
  • Medium:
    Steel, silver, wood, velvet
  • Dimensions:
    H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 10.9 oz. (309 g)
  • Classification:
    Firearms Accessories
  • Credit Line:
    Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Funds from various donors, 1929
  • Object Number:
    29.158.700
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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