A genuine thank you to everyone who sent us their comments; many apologies again for being unable to post them sooner. You were all right about object number one and we did get a correct answer for object number three too, so congratualtions and well done! Here are the answers:

Number 1 is a gunpowder flask from Cricklade Museum. Dating from the early 19th century this once belonged to Joseph Neeld and would have been used to prime a pistol with powder ready to fire. Joseph Neeld was MP for Chippenham from 1830 to 1856.

 
The Gunpowder Flask
Please 'read more' to find out about the other two objects...

Number 2 is a sack hook from Pewsey Heritage Centre. Also known as a claw or crook these were used to make the job of lifting heavy sacks on and off of carts a little easier. They remained in use until well into the 20th century.

The Sack Hook
 

Number 3 is an ale warmer from Mere Museum, dating from the late 18th century. Also known as a muller this would have been used to gently warm beer or wine in an open fire.

The Ale Warmer
 

If you would like to see more items from Wiltshire museums why not visit www.wiltshiretreasures.org where you can search over 170,000 items from the fantastic collections we have here in Wiltshire. Even better, if you live locally why not call in to your local museum to see what they have on display.

Thanks

Tim