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Description: | A Post Medieval lead alloy powder flask cap or measure, probably dating to the 17th century. The object is cup-like in appearance with an open end. No loops remain at the base which would have fastened to the bandolier (belt) with a cord. The overall shape of this cap is now flattened causing a split down one side. The object is of a mottled white and dark grey colouration. It measures 17.9 mm high, with 1.2 mm wall thickness and it weighs 10.14 grams.The flask itself would have contained enough explosive for a complete charge for the weapon. A series of these holders would have been attached to the bandolier. 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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