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1898.2.11

Combination weapon consisting of a percussion cap pistol with cow horn sides. Also in the pistol two knife blades and two pairs of tweezers (one brass and one iron). The ball box is empty. [MdeA 20/11/2008]

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1898.2.11

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Collection type
Object
Description
Combination weapon consisting of a percussion cap pistol with cow horn sides. Also in the pistol two knife blades and two pairs of tweezers (one brass and one iron). The ball box is empty. [MdeA 20/11/2008]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker James Rodgers of Sheffield
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1898
Date collected
By 1898
Acquisition information
Donated: 1898
Materials and processes
Material Cattle Horn Animal, Material Brass Metal, Material Iron Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Nickel Metal, Material Silver Metal, Process Incised, Process Stamped, Process Nailed, Process Cast, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height: max 165 x 80 x 28 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1898.2.11

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Weapon, Tool, Firearm, Knife