Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Cap, Percussion |
Catalog Number |
0985.13.01278 |
Description |
Cylindrical black enameled parer-lined tin with lid. The circular die struck brass colored plate on the lid reads, "Patrill's London/ Eley's/ Double Waterproof/ Central Fire/ Percussion Caps." The box contains 187 copper caps. |
Dimensions |
H-1.625 Dia-2 inches |
Owned |
J. W. Davies (tentative); William W. Davies |
Made |
Patrill's London --Eley Brothers, Manufacturers |
Provenance |
The cartridge box and caps are from the collection of J. W. Davies, later the collection of William W. Davies, his son. J. W. Davies raised a company of sharpshooters detailed for special duty along the James River. His son William was appointed messenger for Jefferson Davis. |
People |
Davies, John W. Davies, William W. |