Barrel - Wrought iron, Oak - powder keg

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€ 13
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Jeroen Janssens
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Estimate  € 130 - € 190
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€13
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€1

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Antique gunpowder barrel with carrying handle from France, dating to circa 1800–1850, made of oak wood and forged iron, in good used condition with light signs of age; dimensions 24 cm wide, 18 cm deep, 18 cm high.

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Description from the seller

Antique powder keg with carrying handle.
These small kegs were easy to transport and could be carried by errand boys to the soldiers, who used them to refill their powder horns so they had enough gunpowder to keep shooting.
Photos are part of the description.

Antique powder keg with carrying handle.
These small kegs were easy to transport and could be carried by errand boys to the soldiers, who used them to refill their powder horns so they had enough gunpowder to keep shooting.
Photos are part of the description.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Iron type
Wrought iron
Wood type
Oak
Title additional information
powder keg
Country of origin
France
Material
Iron, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
18 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
Sold by
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Objects sold
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