Tuesday 25 March 2008

Ottoman Powder Measure

Although I am looking for valuable militaria and antiques all over Greece and abroad, one of the best pieces was found inside my grandmother's house.
In an antique SINGER sewing machine of the very early 20th century I found an object that I could not understand the use of it. It was brass with adjustable dossage and seemed a lot older than others.
I randomly saw a TV documentary on a new war museum in Salonika and I saw one piece like mine! As I looked up to it I found that it was used in Flintlock rifles of the early 18th century to measure the gun powder for the rifle.
I was thrilled and placed it in a very nice spot in my collection.

Any feedback on similar objects is wellcome and needed!
I will upload a photo very soon.

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