A German Cartridge Box (Patron), Late 16th Century

With wooden body drilled for five cartridges and almost entirely covered in steel sheet etched on the front with a circular medallion containing a profile woman's head in contemporary costume against a scrollwork and granular ground involving four fleur-de-lys, and bordered by scrolling flowering foliage against a granular ground, suspension loop at the rear, and hinged cover etched with a circular medallion containing a helmeted profile head against a scrollwork ground, and with spring button catch (some wear overall, holed in two places)
13.5 cm. high

Provenance
E.J. Churchill Collection, Orange Street Gunworks, London WC2 or Atkin, Grant, Lang and Lancaster Collection
Sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 28 April 1999, lot 245