HMS Racehorse powder flask
Date made: Built 1806
Description: Part of top of gunpowder flask with screw thread, two pierced holes, one with capital 'E' below, 'Sykes Patent' stamped on edge.
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Measurements: 37 mm (diameter) x 8 mm (height); 15.8 g (weight)
Materials: copper alloy (brass)
Date found: 1983
Object name: powder flask
Collection: Archaeology Collection
ID number: 2022-0037/0017
Subject tags : #HMSRACEHORSE