Gun Flint Concretion: EOA:2022.162.1

3D Model

Concretion of gun flints from the wreck of the Earl Of Abergavenny.

ID:EOA:2022.162.1 OE422

Collection: Earl of Abergavenny

Classification: Military

Measurements: Depth 105 mm Width 265 mm Height 180 mm

Date made: as yet unknown

Display: G2C2 shelf 5

Manufacturer/Creator: as yet unknown

Credit: Portland Museum Trust

A concretion of gun flints made of Brandon flintware; both wedge and platform types can be identified, suggesting perhaps that both were stored together in the ship.

Watch one of Portland Museum’s Earl of Abergavenny project volunteers talking about concretions here

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