Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Detonator case

Brass shotsman's detonator case. Locked by a small metal padlock. 'JPJ' engraved on the lid.

Said to have been used for carrying fulminate of mercury detonators, 19th Century, Forest of Dean area.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2009.128/215

Acquisition

purchase, 23/12/2009

Measurements

Length (mm): 148
Width (mm): 72
Height (mm): 58

Material

Brass
Metal

Categories

Coal 19th century

Classification

trades shotfiring
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