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1928.15.1.4

Cleaning rod.

1928.15.1.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cleaning rod.
Long description
Cleaning rod for use with pair of pistols 1928.15.1 .1 - .2. The body of the rod is made of polished wood with a rounded knob of darker wood attached to the top. There is a metal attachment at the base with a screw for securing two attachments 1928.15.1 .11 - .12.
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Edward London
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Mary Elizabeth Wilkins
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1852
Date collected
By 1852
Acquisition information
Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal), Process Polished, Process Turned
Dimensions
Diameter: max 27 mm, Length: max 190 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.15.1.4

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Tool, Firearm Accessory

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