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Powder Horn, Dumbarton Castle
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More model informationThis is a typical 19th century scrimshaw powder horn, a container for gunpowder made with a flattened horn, from Dumbarton Castle.
Powder horns were generally created from cow or ox horns. With a stopper at both ends, its wide mouth was used for refilling, while the powder was dispensed from the narrow point.
The use of animal horn along with nonferrous metal parts ensured that the powder would not be detonated by sparks during storage and loading. Furthermore, horns are naturally waterproof and hollow, making them ideal to use for this purpose.
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180 x 135 x 30mm
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