{"product_id":"unusual-17th-century-bronze-barrel-shaped-locked-weight-container","title":"Unusual 17th Century Bronze Barrel-Shaped Locked Weight Container","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"343\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis rare \u003cstrong\u003e17th-century bronze weight container\u003c\/strong\u003e is uniquely crafted in the shape of a barrel, adorned with three miniature flintlock guns on its top—a distinctive feature that sets it apart from typical weight containers of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSuch containers were commonly used for trade, apothecary, or precision weighing during the early modern era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"500\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe incorporation of flintlock motifs reflects the prominence of flintlock mechanisms in the 17th century, which revolutionized firearm ignition systems and became widespread across Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe detailed craftsmanship suggests this piece may have belonged to a merchant or apothecary with ties to the armaments trade or a fascination with contemporary military technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"529\" class=\"\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCast bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBarrel-shaped with three miniature flintlock guns on the lid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 3\" (width) x 4.9\" (height)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEngland, 17th century\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"849\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAcquired from a larger collection in York, UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"873\" class=\"\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"953\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eExhibits noticeable wear consistent with age and use but remains structurally sound. 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