Arquebus key with powder flask bearing rounded bone or ivory facing on both sides.
Given by Miss E. Rothwell in memory of the late W.E. Miller, F.S.A.
Depth: 5.2 cm
Height: 13.5 cm
Width: 6.9 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1940-06-10) by Rothwell, E., Miss
16th Century
1500
-
1599
This tool consists of three separate devices; a wheellock key, used to turn the wheel in a wheellock, a screwdriver and a priming flask containing the fine grain powder for priming a wheel lock firearm. The priming powder was kept in the central section and dispensed by pressing the handle on the side which opened the cap at the top.
or ivory Bone
Accession number: M.28-1940
Primary reference Number: 19645
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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