powder flask

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c. 1860

Overview

powder flask made of zinc and brass

Historical information

This powder flask was found about 1971 in a ruined building at Central Greenough. The finder discovered it along with other munitions tools in an iron strongbox with the royal coat of arms on it and a timber chest under a collapsed limestone wall. He kept the discovery quiet, because of concern the police might confiscate the weapons (swords and a pistol set in a wooden box destroyed by termites were mentioned). These weapons were later sold.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-72-GMOB0645

Item type

Themes

Material

Width

85 mm

Height or length

173 mm

Depth

35 mm

Inscriptions and markings

embossed image of a hunting dog on one side

Contextual Information

Because of the arms on the strong-box it is likely these items are associated with a former Policeman based at Greenough. It is probable that the box was found at Mill Farm (the former Greenough Hotel) as that had out-buildings and cellar (now demolished), and former landlords were policemen. The objects would have been put away as they were obsolete, and, at that time, of no commercial value.

Keywords

Greenough

Place made

England
United Kingdom

Year

c. 1860

Statement of significance

The object 'powder flask' (GMOB0645) has high aesthetic significance, given its (form, colour, texture) and has some rarity value. The item has low scientific significance, although being representative of the class ARMS/Ordinances in good condition. The item has historic significance for the local community and has good interpretive potential. This item has very high social significance given it has no documented provenance.

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Rare or representative

Greenough Museum and Gardens

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