Barrel - Oak

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Magnificent ancient small oak powder-barrel for black powder used in cannon, from the late 18th century. These small barrels were easy to transport and were brought into battle by boys to fill the horns so that the men had enough black powder to keep firing.
Length 20 cm; small width 12 cm

Magnificent ancient small oak powder-barrel for black powder used in cannon, from the late 18th century. These small barrels were easy to transport and were brought into battle by boys to fill the horns so that the men had enough black powder to keep firing.
Length 20 cm; small width 12 cm

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
950 g
Wood type
Oak
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
20 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
FranceVerified
70
Objects sold
100%
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