IOW-D9F3E6: Post-Medieval Powder Measure Cap

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POWDER MEASURE

Unique ID: IOW-D9F3E6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A complete and misshapen cast lead cap for a powder measure of post-Medieval date (1600-1700). The cap was used for measuring a charge of gunpowder. It is squashed and misshapen. Originally, the open end would have been circular in plan. The open end has a distinct rim and the sides tapered to the circular base. At each end of the base is an integral loop for attachment. Above each loop there is a vertical casting seam and one seam has a sprue scar. The surfaces have superficial lead corrosion products. 19 x 32.2 x 25.1mm. Weight: 23.24g. The loops 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. The 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. 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.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1600
Date to: AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 19 mm
Width: 32.2 mm
Thickness: 25.1 mm
Weight: 23.24 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th May 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IOW2009-1-335

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Metal detecting rally
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Courtney, P.	1988	Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century		Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 11

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Recording Institution: IOW
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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