Musket
Tower
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1800 - 1899
Materials
Metal and wood
Measurements
1380 mm (musket); 520 mm (bayonet)
Collection
Quarry Bank, Cheshire
NT 1452087
Summary
A musket with bayonet. The word TOWER is engraved on the musket with a stamp of a crown and GR below it. The bayonet fits over the end of the barrel.
Provenance
Part of a group of objects associated with Samuel Greg, who built Quarry Bank in 1784. Passed by descent through the family, and on loan to the National Trust from the 1980s. Left in the will of Mrs K Gore to her children N Gore and D Timms as per letter signed by both parties dated October 2021. Purchased by D Timms and gifted to the National Trust, Quarry Bank by her in September 2023.
Marks and inscriptions
On side of musket between firing mechanism: crown with text beneath; GR Behind firing mechanism (on side): TOWER
Makers and roles
Tower , manufacturer