Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction

Thu, Dec 6, 2018 03:00PM EST
Lot 182

1856 Batty Peace Powder Flask

Estimate: $300 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Springfield, Massachusetts, lightly patinated copper body, marked at top of spout "1856/Batty/Springfield Mass", with embossed with an eagle above clasped hands (signifying the Union), surrounded by an oval of 26 stars, with a panoply of arms, colors, and a shield bearing the initials of the United States, similar to an earlier design by Nathan Ames, 7-3/4 in. (flask only)

Condition

typical abrasions, dents, and significant wear consistent with age and use, light corrosion or polish residue, seam, lanyard rings, spout intact

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