Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

Catalogue

Lot 119: A Pair of British Military 13-inch Brass Shell Cases with Royal Artillery Interest

This auction ended on April 27, 2026.

Estimated price: £15 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £10

A pair of heavy brass shell cases of British military origin, repurposed as commemorative ware. One case is mounted with a brass Royal Regiment of Artillery cap badge featuring a field gun surmounted by a Tudor crown. The badge displays the mottos Ubique and Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt. The Tudor crown indicates a manufacture date before 1953. The companion shell case shows a distinct shadow and residue where a matching badge was previously mounted. The cases are of cylindrical construction with flared bases.
Height: 13 inches.