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Powder flask: M.32-1940

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Powder flask. Circular, wood with metal mounts and abstract bone (?) inlaid decoration.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Depth: 2 cm
Height: 8.4 cm
Width: 6.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
1600 - 1620

Note

This small and decorative powder flask was probably used for the fine grained powder which was put into the pan on the side of the gun. When the trigger of the gun was pressed, sparks from the lock would ignite it and the fire was transmitted to the main charge in the barrel via a tiny hole, the vent, in the side of the barrel.

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.32-1940
Primary reference Number: 19647
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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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