Copper Cartridges – Alderney Wreck

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Many thanks to Barry Siler, who posted this information on the SRS list just a few moments ago.

Yes! Even more sources for non-wooden cartridges!

To be honest, I am glad that Dale used a different technique to make ours. I am far happier knowing that ours are not held together with lead solder.

EDIT: Another lovely person from the same list gave this address for purchasing ready-made cartridges.

http://goosebay-workshops.com/THE-SHIP-S-STORE


I can tell you these are much less pricey than the ones that hubby and I got - although I will also say I like ours more... *wink*

Comments

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The other (http://hsifeng.livejournal.com/49305.html) examples (http://hsifeng.livejournal.com/48501.html#cutid1) I have found seem to indicate that this style of construction was used outside of maritime applications. I suspect that it wasn’t much more difficult to construct bottles in this style as it was to lathe them. Beside, it is easier to make this sort look ‘swanky’ with a velvet cover and some fancy line for hanging them… *wink*