CaptC Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) The biggest hand made cartridge bag I have seen - Measures 12" across the bottom x 8" deep x 4'5" wide. Would easily hold 150 plus cartridges Nice supple leather, a few marks (I have cleaned it with saddle soap) leather shoulder strap with shoulder piece. Zipped pocket at the front - zip has come off it's runners. The stitching is perfect, no loose stitches. Flap type closure which secures the whole bag. £50 posted thanks Edited August 13, 2020 by CaptC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirokuMK70 Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Is that not a handbag? 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, MirokuMK70 said: Is that not a handbag? 🤣 I think so too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted August 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 minute ago, DUNKS said: I think so too. No it's not! You do not get handbags with a shoulder pad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 Have you got a picture of it open so I can see the gape at opening please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Have you got a picture of it open so I can see the gape at opening please That is terrible OF, wanting to see the gape of a old bag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 20 minutes ago, CaptC said: No it's not! You do not get handbags with a shoulder pad! Agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, billytheghillie said: That is terrible OF, wanting to see the gape of a old bag! Just wondering if I could get my hand in nothing worse than a small gape 🤭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 I quite like a small gape😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted August 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Old farrier said: Have you got a picture of it open so I can see the gape at opening please Disregarding the comments of a certain nature I will take a photo in the morning so that those who like to look at a good gape can see it in daylight! Measuring across the top - here are the measurements - 3" "at rest" i.e not opened and 5" pulled open - all taken from the centre for maximum width Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 32 minutes ago, CaptC said: Disregarding the comments of a certain nature I will take a photo in the morning so that those who like to look at a good gape can see it in daylight! Measuring across the top - here are the measurements - 3" "at rest" i.e not opened and 5" pulled open - all taken from the centre for maximum width Thank you for the information 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted August 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Thank you for the information 👍 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) This wasn't sourced from an unclaimed goods sale, by the CoatRoom at Victoria Station, was it (on the Brighton Line) ? 😉 A good identifier re. the handbag/cartridge bag issue is the gusset re-enforcing strap: If there is a re-enforcing strap & it runs the length of the gusset, it's likely a cartridge bag. If the strap that goes under the gusset is as close to the same width as the gusset as it is possible to be, it's a bloody good cartridge bag. If the shoulder strap attaches to a small D-ring or buckle at the top of gusset, it's likely a handbag...! The stated width of the gusset as 4 foot 5 inches is a bit feet is a bit of a worry though 😁 Edited August 13, 2020 by saddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted August 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 For all you gusset followers here are some more pictures of the cartridge bag. Note that the interior is not sectioned and no, it did not come from the cloakroom at Victoria Station with the sly hint about Brighton! The bag was hand made by a leatherworker in West Devon for a local farmer who did not want anything "fancy". So no more silly comments please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 It looks to be a lovely honest CARTRIDGE BAG. I have plenty though. Good luck with the sale Mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 Whatever! it's a lovely bit of leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted August 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 24 minutes ago, DUNKS said: Whatever! it's a lovely bit of leather. Thank you - 5 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: It looks to be a lovely honest CARTRIDGE BAG. I have plenty though. Good luck with the sale Mate. Thanks Dave - 1st Prize goes to you for cartridge bag recognition!! cartridge bag recognition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted August 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 On 13/08/2020 at 19:13, CaptC said: The biggest hand made cartridge bag I have seen - Measures 12" across the bottom x 8" deep x 4'5" wide. Would easily hold 150 plus cartridges Nice supple leather, a few marks (I have cleaned it with saddle soap) leather shoulder strap with shoulder piece. Zipped pocket at the front - zip has come off it's runners. The stitching is perfect, no loose stitches. Flap type closure which secures the whole bag. £50 posted thanks SOLD!! On 13/08/2020 at 19:13, CaptC said: The biggest hand made cartridge bag I have seen - Measures 12" across the bottom x 8" deep x 4'5" wide. Would easily hold 150 plus cartridges Nice supple leather, a few marks (I have cleaned it with saddle soap) leather shoulder strap with shoulder piece. Zipped pocket at the front - zip has come off it's runners. The stitching is perfect, no loose stitches. Flap type closure which secures the whole bag. £50 posted thanks !!!SOLD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Ladies handbag or designated cartridge bag. Looks a quality bit of leather for either use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Cartridge bag. If it were a handbag it would cost a lot more. https://scarlettwoods.com/collections/all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 38 minutes ago, ehb102 said: Cartridge bag. If it were a handbag it would cost a lot more. https://scarlettwoods.com/collections/all The buyer had a bargain then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Hi gang. I bought this bag of off CaptC and what a lovely bag it is. Nothing like a handbag at all. Got to be one of the best things i have ever bought. Thank you CaptC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted August 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, samboy said: Hi gang. I bought this bag of off CaptC and what a lovely bag it is. Nothing like a handbag at all. Got to be one of the best things i have ever bought. Thank you CaptC. How very nice - that's put the fashionistas too shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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