Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Tamping rod
Brass stamper (stampiwr), for tamping gunpowder in blast holes. Consists of a cylindrical piece of brass, originally a solid brass rod, which has been turned between centres and has had one end hollowed out to a depth of 5.8 cms to form a ferrule. This has two countersunk holes drilled into it, for attaching an ash handle. A groove is formed at opposite end, to accomodate the fuse while tamping.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
82.143I
Acquisition
Donation, 26/10/1982
Measurements
Length
(mm): 100
Width
(mm): 21
Material
brass
Location
In store
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