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Wheellock Spanner with Priming Flask and Screwdriver

Daniel Sadeler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold and black wheellock spanner with priming flask and screwdriver, by Daniel Sadeler. The spanner has a teardrop-shaped priming flask at the top with an intricate floral design etched into it. A small metal lever protrudes from the top right of the priming flask. A short metal chain with a ring at the end extends from the left side. The handle is gold with a black base and top. A T-shaped screwdriver is attached at the bottom. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1610–30
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
German, Munich
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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