‡ A THREE-WAY POWDER-FLASK, A SMALL POWDER-FLASK, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY AND A FRENCH PISTOL FLASK, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
the first with embossed copper body decorated with a scrollwork frame and foliage on each face, brass basal cap with two swivelling circular covers, and brass nozzle with spring cut-off; the second with embossed brass body and threaded brass top with graduated nozzle and spring cut-off; the third with brass-bound horn body, and moulded brass nozzle (cap missing)
the first: 12.0 cm; 4 3/4 in
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Sold for £220
‡ A THREE-WAY POWDER-FLASK, A SMALL POWDER-FLASK, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY AND A FRENCH PISTOL FLASK, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
the first with embossed copper body decorated with a scrollwork frame and foliage on each face, brass basal cap with two swivelling circular covers, and brass nozzle with spring cut-off; the second with embossed brass body and threaded brass top with graduated nozzle and spring cut-off; the third with brass-bound horn body, and moulded brass nozzle (cap missing)
the first: 12.0 cm; 4 3/4 in
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Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 8th Dec, 2021