Priming Flask with Sundial and Compass late 16th century German, probably Nuremberg Small flasks like this one held fine-grained gunpowder for “priming” the wheellock mechanism. This example, fitted with a concealed sundial, exemplifies the ingenious multipurpose weapons and tools that were made for aristocratic huntsmen and collectors of Priming Flask with Sundial and Compass. German, probably Nuremberg. late 16th century. Brass, gold, silver, steel. Firearms Accessories-Flasks & Primers

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