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Powder flask: M.28-1940

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Arquebus key with powder flask bearing rounded bone or ivory facing on both sides.

Legal notes

Given by Miss E. Rothwell in memory of the late W.E. Miller, F.S.A.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 5.2 cm
Height: 13.5 cm
Width: 6.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940-06-10) by Rothwell, E., Miss

Dating

16th Century
1500 - 1599

Note

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.

Materials used in production

or ivory Bone

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.28-1940
Primary reference Number: 19645
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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