Extremely Rare British Military, Late 19c / Early 20c Leather Cordite Carrier. An uncommonly large container for carrying explosives, namely cordite, circa 1900. Constructed from canvas lined cork and covered with leather, the handles attached by copper rivets to reduce the risk of an explosion being caused by a spark. Marked with the broad arrow for the British army and with the letters JAH for The ?
Been used as an umbrella / walking stick stand, this has caused the top to become mis-shaped and cracked as the leather dried out.
Dimensions: 10 x 28,5 in
Lid is missing.