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Priming Flask, Powder Measure, and Suspension Cords

late 18th–early 19th century
Not on view
The tools and accessories necessary for firing and maintaining a firearm were often made of the same materials. These luxuriously decorated accessories originally accompanied coral-inlaid firearms. One of the silver-gilt mounts bears an Algerian hallmark, confirming its place of manufacture.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Priming Flask, Powder Measure, and Suspension Cords
  • Date: late 18th–early 19th century
  • Culture: Algerian
  • Medium: Silver, gold, steel, coral, textile
  • Dimensions: Primer: L. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); D. 8 3/5 in. (22 cm); measure: L. 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 8/10 in. (2.1 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (3 cm)
  • Classification: Firearms Accessories-Flasks & Primers
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
  • Object Number: 36.25.2444
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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