Name/Title
Powder FlaskEntry/Object ID
100416Scope and Content
(AI)Object: Antique copper/brass powder flask used for black powder firearms.
Design Motif: Embossed with a stylized fan or shell motif on the tear-drop body, accompanied by acanthus leaf scrollwork near the neck.
Hardware & Attachments: Features a brass spring-loaded dispensing nozzle/charger top and an original carrying cord with green tassels.
Function & Era: Used in the 19th century to safely measure and dispense black powder into muzzleloading rifles, shotguns, or pistols.