28th Jun, 2023 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
433
A RARE SCOTTISH ENGRAVED POWDER-FLASK, DATED 1731
of flattened cowhorn, engraved on each side with the date, a pair of thistles beneath a stylised crown and a geometric rondel, and with the initials 'O.B', on one face and 'W' on the other, with provision for a basal cap and stopper (now missing, small chips), 17.5 cm
Flasks of this type are associated with North East Scotland, particularly Aberdeenshire, Angus and Mearns.
Sold for £380
of flattened cowhorn, engraved on each side with the date, a pair of thistles beneath a stylised crown and a geometric rondel, and with the initials 'O.B', on one face and 'W' on the other, with provision for a basal cap and stopper (now missing, small chips), 17.5 cm
Flasks of this type are associated with North East Scotland, particularly Aberdeenshire, Angus and Mearns.
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 28th Jun, 2023
