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1946.6.2.8

Gunpowder flask of wood with brass muzzle and automatic measure. Maker's stamp reads 'C. & J.W. HAWKSLEY' [El.B 16/10/2007]

1946.6.2.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Gunpowder flask of wood with brass muzzle and automatic measure. Maker's stamp reads 'C. & J.W. HAWKSLEY' [El.B 16/10/2007]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker G. and J.W. Hawksley
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source B.C. Wood
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 1860
Date collected
By 1921?
Acquisition information
Donated: 1946
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Carved, Process Machine-made
Object numbers
Accession number: 1946.6.2.8 Other numbers: 40450

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

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