French (honey brown) gunflint.
Chert/Flint, Honey-Brown | Object #: 1694071
Modified spall (Honerkamp and Harris 2005:102, figure 6).
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Modified spall (Honerkamp and Harris 2005:102, figure 6).
Explore This ItemNeck-finish height: approx 96mm. Sloping shoulders up to long neck and rounded, irregular string rim and cracked-off, heat-treated, flat-topped lip.
Explore This ItemColor associated with french flint/chert. Appears retouched and used along multiple edges. Blade- based gunflints perfected mid-18th century (Kenmotsu, 1990:100).
Explore This ItemWedge-shaped
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