‡A FRENCH COPPER POWDER-FLASK, MID-19TH CENTURY decorated with a game vignette on each face including a gralloched stag, a resting hound and a hunter taking aim, the base encircled with a panel filled with oak leaves and acorns, signed 'P.F.D.F. a Paris' in capitals, fitted with sprung graduated push stopper, threaded brass cap for refilling, and four loops for suspension 23.7 cm; 9 3/8 in high An identical scene on a slightly differing flask by Gosset is illustrated Riling 1953, p. 321, no. 620.
‡A FRENCH COPPER POWDER-FLASK, MID-19TH CENTURY decorated with a game vignette on each face including a gralloched stag, a resting hound and a hunter taking aim, the base encircled with a panel filled with oak leaves and acorns, signed 'P.F.D.F. a Paris' in capitals, fitted with sprung graduated push stopper, threaded brass cap for refilling, and four loops for suspension 23.7 cm; 9 3/8 in high An identical scene on a slightly differing flask by Gosset is illustrated Riling 1953, p. 321, no. 620.
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 30th Jul, 2020