Wrench, Nipple
- Object Name:
- Wrench, Nipple
- Object ID:
- 1991.080.01.05
- Date:
- 1850-1870
- Description:
- Nipple wrench. Part of a boxed outfit including underhammer target rifle made by John Brown of Fremont, NH. Used for removing percussion cap nipples. Steel tool in round wood handle, with decorative brass cap. 5.2" long, 1.2" diameter.
- Material:
- Metal
Steel
Brass
Wood - Dimensions:
- L-5.2 Dia-1.2 inches
- Provenance:
- All objects in this accession purchased at J. C. Devine auction at Sheraton Tara Wayfarer, Bedford, NH, Sept. 22, 1991. All from the collection of Henry Weber of Pelham, NH, who acquired target rifle outfit from Eldon Owens of Claremont, NH.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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