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Description: | Incomplete Early Post-Medieval (17th century) lead powder flask cap or measure, missing its basal loops, and three small spherical lead projectiles ('shot' or musket balls) which were found contained within the soil inside the powder flask. The powder flask measures 21.29x23.29mm 'in diameter' (internal 17.57x19.17mm) and stands 16.47mm tall. The three musket balls measure 5.53mm, 5.10mm and 4.62mm in diameter. Collectively, cap and balls weigh 19.76g.A thickened rim runs c.2mm high around the open end and the base of the cap. Casting seams are present on opposing sides running vertically up from the missing loops.The missing loops would have fastened to the bandolier (belt) with a chord. The flask itself would have contained enough explosive for a complete charge for the weapon. A series of twelve of these holders would have been attached to the bandolier (they are sometimes referred to as 'apostles').Parallels suggest that this object dates from the period of the English Civil Wars (1642 - 49). 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, Datasheet 11.
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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