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1938.35.187

Flint.Grey-brown semi-translucent stone with lighter patches. It is roughly square in shape, with two smooth sides tapering to form a sharp edge. [ILL [OPS move] 7/9/2017]

1938.35.187

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flint.Grey-brown semi-translucent stone with lighter patches. It is roughly square in shape, with two smooth sides tapering to form a sharp edge. [ILL [OPS move] 7/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Switzerland
Europe > Western Europe > Switzerland
Lucerne
Cultural groups
Swiss
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1895
Date collected
1895
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Flint Stone, Process Flaked
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 25 mm, Length: max 27 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.35.187 Other numbers: 869

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Firearm Accessory, Gun-flint