anvil container

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

anvil container

Entry/Object ID

975.J.179

Description

Paper-wrapped metal container holding anvils for guns. Wrapping is still sealed but when it is shaken it feels full. Part of paper label missing but mostly legible - "250 anvils for [Perc]ussion Caps - 197 guage - Manufactured by [Eley Bro]s, Ltd, London". This is one of two boxes with this number in the accession book.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

John Collection

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-75 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

container, anvil container

Class

Science & Technology, Tools & Equipment for - Armaments - Armament Accessories

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

January 2, 1996

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

May 15, 2025