A RARE POWDER TESTER
The main structure is composed of an iron rod, a cylindrical pan for powder placed at its edge, provided with a vent in the bottom part. Pan cover is hinged to a dented wheel, held by a snap spring. Provided with a wooden, twisted handle.
Europe, First half of the 19th Century
length 24,3 cm.
Conditions: medium
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The main structure is composed of an iron rod, a cylindrical pan for powder placed at its edge, provided with a vent in the bottom part. Pan cover is hinged to a dented wheel, held by a snap spring. Provided with a wooden, twisted handle.
Europe, First half of the 19th Century
length 24,3 cm.
Conditions: medium