{"product_id":"antique-leather-gas-meter-reader-s-field-case","title":"Antique Leather Gas Meter Reader’s Field Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavy leather field case originally used by a gas utility meter reader for carrying route books, ledgers, forms, and other service records. The rigid construction features a leather-covered metal body with a hinged top flap, front latch closure, reinforced corners, and applied leather strap keepers. One end panel is decorated with brass tacks spelling out \"GAS,\" identifying the case's original trade use. The interior retains its galvanized metal liner, providing durability for daily field service. Cases of this type were issued to utility employees who traveled on foot or by bicycle, recording gas consumption and customer information before the advent of handheld electronic meters.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows heavy age-related wear throughout consistent with prolonged field use. Leather straps are no longer present. Leather exhibits cracking, dryness, abrasions, scuffs, discoloration, and surface losses. There is leather separation on both sides of the flap, though much of its length remains attached. Corner reinforcements show losses and deterioration. Hardware displays oxidation and surface rust. Interior metal liner exhibits oxidation and expected wear. The brass tack \"GAS\" lettering remains intact and legible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n15\" L x 6.75\" W x 8.75\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 21677 - 070826\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44408539316267,"sku":"21677","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/2726f714-f3fa-5f37-9310-0b48f0698ae9.jpg?v=1784156938","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/antique-leather-gas-meter-reader-s-field-case","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}