Accession No
1913.425
Description
Circular copper alloy box for gun caps, with small attaching loop. Originally manufactured by G. & J. W. Hawksley Ltd in Sheffield.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Essex; Saffron Walden
Period
Post Medieval 18th century
Source
Jennings, John [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1913.425; MAA: BB 1913.75
Cultural Affliation
Material
Gold/Copper Alloy
Local Term
Measurements
76mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Label attached to object reads: 'Reg. 1913. Brass gun cap box. 18th centy. S. Walden. J. Jennings Esq.'
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Accession register for 1913.425: 'A disc-shaped case of brass for gun caps.'
Event Date 1913
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Blue book for 1913.75: '1 brass gun cap box'.
Event Date 1913
Author: Lucie Carreau
Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Circular copper alloy box, with small attaching loop. Originally manufactured by G. & J. W. Hawksley Ltd in Sheffield.
Event Date 9/2/2024
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:309301
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