10th Dec, 2008 10:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 305
 

305

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 (2)

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)