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)
