A stunning 19th-century Regency mahogany fitted gun case. The rectangular case is elegantly inlaid with brass, featuring a small circular brass handle on the lid. When opened, it reveals a fitted green felt interior. The lid’s interior bears a worn label printed with the royal coat of arms and the name “Joseph Hantou (?)” along with the address “M LE BONE PARK HOUSE NEW ROAD.”
Initially, these portable cases were designed to accommodate long guns, typically lined with green felt and equipped with various internal compartments for accessories. The case depicted herein is supported by a custom-crafted stand, which enables it to function as a piece of furniture—serving as a console or side table with both practical utility and aesthetic appeal.
Size: 23.5” H x 32.875” W x 10.37” D
C. 1810, England
A stunning 19th-century Regency mahogany fitted gun case. The rectangular case is elegantly inlaid with brass, featuring a small circular brass handle on the lid. When opened, it reveals a fitted green felt interior. The lid’s interior bears a worn label printed with the royal coat of arms and the name “Joseph Hantou (?)” along with the address “M LE BONE PARK HOUSE NEW ROAD.”
Initially, these portable cases were designed to accommodate long guns, typically lined with green felt and equipped with various internal compartments for accessories. The case depicted herein is supported by a custom-crafted stand, which enables it to function as a piece of furniture—serving as a console or side table with both practical utility and aesthetic appeal.
Size: 23.5” H x 32.875” W x 10.37” D
C. 1810, England
