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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. There are two attachment loops on either side of the base which are now flattened to the sides of the cap. The loops would have fastened to the bandolier (belt) with a cord. The overall shape of this cap is now flattened causing some damage to the surface with a small hole on one side. The object is of a mottled white and dark grey colouration. It measures16.4 mm high, with an uneven 1.1-1.5 mm wall thickness and it weighs 15.3 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: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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