Powder tester. A small pistol like device with a wooden handle and a brass and steel mechanism on the end which includes a brass wheel marked with the numbers one to ten.

Title

Powder tester. A small pistol like device with a wooden handle and a brass and steel mechanism on the end which includes a brass wheel marked with the numbers one to ten.

Identifier

ABDUA:17628

Description

Powder tester, strength marks on gauge.
Inscription: strength marks on gauge

Date

Early: 1780 Late: 1880

Format

metal brass copper alloy wood, L: 145 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeenshire

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Thom, D.R Mrs (Aberdeen)

UUID

c1417d2c-fe83-48b1-8cd9-9ce4ef35d52b