A vintage leg-of-mutton case, a French one, an "all-in-one"
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In a previous post I had included a photo of my French vintage "all-in-one" hunting bag.
Here is another French vintage hunting object, a leg-of-mutton case.
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The stock-compartment has 2 long slim textil-tubes/sleeves to hold a
two-piece cleaning rod.
The cover has a double-bottom, a feature never seen before.
It has at half-depth a rather thick stripe of leather glued along the inside ,
which acts as stop for the second bottom.
This second bottom itself held in place by a small strap with buckle.
What for the whole exercise: A small compartment to hold
cleaning stuff (brushes, ...).
The strap on the outside , which is secured with its buckle, has a slot
which fits onto an eye. Place for a small lock.
As a sign of French perfectionism, the slot strengthened with a
metal-oval.
The label inside the cover is that of the Paris address of Cogswell & Harrison,
which has been valid from 1901 to 1930.
Outside are initials and a crown.
"Diesem Franzosen tut keine Zehe mehr weh".
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F.N.

Last edited by felix; 08/29/21 01:23 PM.