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A GERMAN CARVED STAGHORN POWDER-FLASK
A GERMAN CARVED STAGHORN POWDER-FLASK, LATE 16TH CENTURY
the inner surface engraved with bold scrolls of foliage, the outer face carved with the three graces in low relief against a finely hatched ground, steel mounts comprising pierced belt hook, four loops for suspension, and nozzle (spring cut-off missing, basal caps restored); and an 18th century steel bullet mould for a ball of approximately 28 bore
the first: 19cm 7 1/2in high
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Sold for £800
A GERMAN CARVED STAGHORN POWDER-FLASK, LATE 16TH CENTURY
the inner surface engraved with bold scrolls of foliage, the outer face carved with the three graces in low relief against a finely hatched ground, steel mounts comprising pierced belt hook, four loops for suspension, and nozzle (spring cut-off missing, basal caps restored); and an 18th century steel bullet mould for a ball of approximately 28 bore
the first: 19cm 7 1/2in high
(2)