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Description: | Postmedieval cast lead powder measure cap. It is a small circular vessel with a circular base and straight sides probably dating to the 17th Century. They formed the cap to the powder holder or flask which contained enough gunpowder for a single round. Two small loops project from the sides at the base, one of which has been bent up against the side of the powder measure. These would have allowed it to be attached to the bandolier and the body of the powder measure by a cord. For reference see Courtney, P. 1988 'Small Arms Accessories of the mid Seventeenth Century' Finds Research Group 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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