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Description: | Incomplete lead alloy powder flask cap or measure with the edges folded in so that is no longer ovate in plan. There is a hole in the centre of the lid and a notch on either edge between two knops which are the bases of two side loops that were originally attached on either side. The cap has been pressed from both sides so that the edges almost meet at the apex and the lid is more ovate than it would have been originally. The comparatively thin sides would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth of the powder flask. The powder cap would have been part of a powder-charger or powder-holder, a small flask holding enough powder for a complete charge for the weapon. A series of these holders were attached to the bandolier. The side loop 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. They were often known as apostles presumably because they were often grouped in sets of 12 (Courtney, 1988, 2).Courtney (1988) illustrates a similar example on page 2, fig.3, which is dated from the Civil War during the 17th century.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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