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1945.6.6

Vessel for gunpowder, of brass. U shaped with a spring lid. [SM 01/11/2007]

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1945.6.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Vessel for gunpowder, of brass. U shaped with a spring lid. [SM 01/11/2007]
Long description
Vessel for gunpowder, of brass. U shaped with a spring lid. The powder vessel is tapered along its length to the spring lid opening. The mechanism for the lid is decoratively perforated. [SM 01/11/2007]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1895
Date collected
1895
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1945
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Tin Metal, Material Lead Metal, Process Incised, Process Soldered, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 100 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1945.6.6

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Transport and Travel, Vessel, Firearm Accessory, Ammunition Holder, Carrying Device

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