{"product_id":"rare-18th-century-jacobite-rebellion-horn-priming-flask-with-jacobite-rose-to-the-base","title":"Rare 18th Century Jacobite Rebellion Horn Priming \/ Powder Flask With Jacobite Rose To The Base","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare 18th-century Jacobite rebellion horn priming \/ powder flask with decorative detailing around the rim and a metal Jacobite rose attached to the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacobite rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a symbolic flower associated with the Jacobite movement and carried deep significance for Jacobite supporters. Support was often expressed covertly due to the political and military repression faced by its followers. The white rose became a discreet symbol of allegiance to the cause. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rose symbolised purity and the enduring loyalty of Jacobite supporters to the Stuart cause.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA porder flask, like this one, was used to hold fine gunpowder, specifically for priming the pan of a flintlock firearm. During this period, flintlock firearms required a small amount of fine powder in the priming pan to ignite the main charge in the barrel when the trigger was pulled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the context of the Jacobite rebellions in the 18th century, these flasks would have been essential tools for Jacobite soldiers or sympathisers who carried flintlock pistols or muskets during their uprisings against the British government. The rebellions, particularly the most famous uprising in 1745 led by Charles Edward Stuart (“Bonnie Prince Charlie”), involved both traditional Highland weaponry and more modern firearms, necessitating accessories like powder flasks for effective combat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound and functions well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 19.5cm x 7.5cm x 2.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 95.86 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54968861458815,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/577A60D9-50F6-4D81-8094-B5CD26BA9BDE.jpg?v=1737464140","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/rare-18th-century-jacobite-rebellion-horn-priming-flask-with-jacobite-rose-to-the-base","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}