Powder flask. Circular, wood with metal mounts and abstract bone (?) inlaid decoration.
Given by Miss E. Rothwell in memory of the late W.E. Miller, F.S.A.
Depth: 2 cm
Height: 8.4 cm
Width: 6.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1940-06-10) by Rothwell, E., Miss
17th Century#
1600
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1620
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.
Accession number: M.32-1940
Primary reference Number: 19647
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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