28th Jun, 2023 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
348
‡ AN ITALIAN POWDER-FLASK FORMED ENTIRELY OF STEEL, LAST QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY
with tapering body of D-section, fitted with basal cap and nozzle each with moulded scalloped border, the nozzle faceted and with spring cut-off (spring replaced), and the inner face with iron belt hook (light pitting, small losses), 19.8 cm high
Provenance
Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Sold for £300
with tapering body of D-section, fitted with basal cap and nozzle each with moulded scalloped border, the nozzle faceted and with spring cut-off (spring replaced), and the inner face with iron belt hook (light pitting, small losses), 19.8 cm high
Provenance
Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent
Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 28th Jun, 2023
