Filling a firework rocket

Filling a firework rocket. The case or coffin of paper is placed in a form and forced to a good fit with a couple of sharp blows with a mallet. It was then filled with the explosive charge using a funnel (G) to pour in measures (F), and rammed down firmly after each measure. From A Rich Cabinet, with Variety of Inventions by John White (London, 1658)

1658 Artificer Blows Engraver Explosive Filled Filling Firework Fireworks Firmly Forced Funnel Inventions Mallet Measure Measures Placed Pour Pyrotechnics Pyrotechnist Rammed Sharp

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