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A RARE ITALIAN COMBINED CHARGE-FLASK
A RARE ITALIAN COMBINED CHARGE-FLASK, WHEEL-LOCK SPANNER AND TURNSCREW, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BRESCIAN; AND ANOTHER, 17TH CENTURY, ITALIAN OR GERMAN
the first with shaped head, moulded shank pierced in the centre for the spanner, whistle-shaped base, circular flask fitted with a domed outer panel pierced with scrolling tendrils around a central flower, and moulded nozzle with spring cut-off (small dents, pitted) the second with pierced head incorporating the turnscrew, and tubular shank for the powder measure (polished bright)
the first: 19.5 cm; 7 3/4 in
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Sold for £900
A RARE ITALIAN COMBINED CHARGE-FLASK, WHEEL-LOCK SPANNER AND TURNSCREW, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BRESCIAN; AND ANOTHER, 17TH CENTURY, ITALIAN OR GERMAN
the first with shaped head, moulded shank pierced in the centre for the spanner, whistle-shaped base, circular flask fitted with a domed outer panel pierced with scrolling tendrils around a central flower, and moulded nozzle with spring cut-off (small dents, pitted) the second with pierced head incorporating the turnscrew, and tubular shank for the powder measure (polished bright)
the first: 19.5 cm; 7 3/4 in
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