A Stitched Leather Cartridge Case by William Rochester Pape, Newcastle on Tyne, of rectangular...

There is scuffing and bruising to the leather, particularly on the base. The front left brass angle has some green corrosion, which would probably clean off. The fascia has some worm holes. The green baize liner to the inner lid has moth damage. The label is a little stained. There are no splits or structural damage to the case.

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