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Description: | Complete but squashed lead powder flask cap, possibly used for measuring a charge of gunpowder. Probably seventeenth century date (AD 1600 ?? AD 1700). Length 28mm, width 15mm and 17mm thick.
The cap, prior to being deformed, would have had a circular ??base?? and an oval mouth. Viewed with the mouth at the top, the sides flare gently outwards and upwards from the base. At the base, an integral loop projects either side. There are two areas of damage around the base that may have been loops for handles.
The loops enabled the cap to be attached separately to the bandolier (belt) of the wearer so that they could be removed without the possibility of being dropped and lost. The cap would have been part of a powder-charger or powder-holder, a small flask holding enough powder for a complete charge for the weapon. A series of these holders were attached to the bandolier.
For information on small arms accessories of the seventeenth century, see:
Courtney, P. 1988. "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century". Finds Research Group 700 - 1700. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Daubney, Adam - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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