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Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction

Thu, Dec 6, 2018 03:00PM EST
Lot 65

Six Hunting Powder Flasks

Estimate: $100 - $300

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

American/British, 19th/20th century, one richly patinated copper with embossed wild stallion decoration on both sides, unmarked, 7-1/4 in (flask only); one copper or bronze with embossed hunter figure with pointers decoration at front, unmarked, 7 in.; one leather with embossed faithful dog decoration on both sides, "4/lbs", unmarked, 6 in.; together with three copper, signed Windlass (after Hawkins), one with hunter and pointer decoration on both sides, 6 in.; pair without decoration, 4 in.

Condition

all (except leather) with intact seams, first with corrosion, small typical dents, abrasions, spout corroded partially shut (removable for repair); second missing flask spring, mellow patination with some oxidation, polish residue, dents and abrasions; third with leather distress, oxidation at metal, break at bottom seam; third with dents, modern manufacturer information at neck scratched out; pair in good condition with light patination