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Description: | Post Medieval cast lead nozzle from a powder flask used for measuring and pouring a charge of gunpowder, probably 17th century in date (Courtney 1988:2). The lower part of the nozzle was originally oval with flaring sides widening towards the open base where it was attached to the flask. From the flat, closed top, the circular sectioned, tapering pourer projects. It is open at the end. The sides of the lower part have now been squashed together. Attached to one side of the upper rim on the lower part is a complete D-shaped loop, there may have been a second, opposite it, but the other side is damaged. 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 nozzle measures 33.8mm in length, 27.3mm in width and is 13.6mm thick. It weighs 20.01 grams.
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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