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Description: | Lead cap from a powder-holder dating to the 17th century. Powder-holders were made of wood, and held enough gunpowder for a single charge; they and were held onto a musketeer's bandolier by cords which ran through the two loops on the caps. The cap fitted over the powder-chargers open end. The cap tapers slightly and has a flat circular base; on each side of this there is a small loop for the cord. Both loops are intact. The cap weighs 13.9g and measures 26.3mm in diameter and 16.6mm in length (height).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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