A classic 19th-century black powder dispenser with tall funnel top and fixed side handle, painted in deep green with bold stenciled gold lettering: “POWDER.” These utilitarian tins were commonly used in loading areas of armories, saloons, and frontier hardware stores, offering a controlled way to refill powder flasks or horn containers. The form—with its tapered neck, conical spout, and single-loop handle—is indicative of late 19th-century manufacture. The minimalistic design and clean typeface suggest American production, possibly by one of several Midwestern or Northeastern tinware suppliers catering to the Western powder trade.
Dimensions: 6 in. diameter x 14 in. high
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Condition
Good overall with expected signs of age and use. Minor paint loss, small dents, and scattered wear to the surface. Lettering remains legible and original.
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