Weapons, gun powder flask; unknown maker; 1870?; RX.1982.24.1
Weapons, gun powder flask
About this objectA powder flask is a small container for gunpowder, which was an essential part of shooting equipment with muzzleloading guns, before pre-made paper cartridges became standard in the 19th century. They range from very elaborately decorated works of art to early forms of consumer packaging, and are widely collected. Many were standardised military issue, but the most decorative were generally used for sporting shooting.
Maker Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made1870?
Period1870s
Place Made Medium and Materials
processed material, metal, copper
processed material, metal, alloy, copper alloy, brass
Copper powder holder is embossed with leaves and branches
Measurements
l 210mm x h 90mm x d 40mm
wt 150g
RX.1982.24.1
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