Rare Antique French POWDER FLASK " Swimming Elk & Dogs " Marked By The Maker
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Rare Antique French POWDER FLASK "Swimming Elk & Dogs" marked by the maker Rare Antique French POWDER FLASK "Swimming Elk & Dogs" marked by the maker Click images to enlarge Description Up for auction:
this good quality French powder flask from the second quarter of the 19t...h Century.
It is illustrated in Riling`s Powder Flask book as figure 964.
The embossing is on both faces of the flask.
A swimming elk is attacked by three dogs.
The quality of the embossing is very good, showing good detail.
The flask has been marked by the maker on a shield near the throat "B".
The charger has a 5-step graduated scale marked: 45 - 50 - 55 - 60 - 65 (decigrammes).
Dimensions: total length included spout is 175 mm (6.9 Inches) - the maximum width is 75 mm (3 Inches).
Condition: the body has a slight push. Both suspension rings are present.
Minor seam separation on the long side.
This flask has developed a pleasing age patina.
Charger is complete but has a broken spring.
A classic French hunting powder flask!
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There is NO RESERVE PRICE! COMBINED SHIPPING IS POSSIBLE, SAVE SOME $ Payment Payment is requered within 3 days after end of auction! Shipping Items will be shipped within 4 business days after end of auction. About Us Powderflaskhunter is a hobby based eBay member who is active since the year 2000. Contact Us Feel free to ask questions! Please use the "ask seller a question" button.
this good quality French powder flask from the second quarter of the 19t...h Century.
It is illustrated in Riling`s Powder Flask book as figure 964.
The embossing is on both faces of the flask.
A swimming elk is attacked by three dogs.
The quality of the embossing is very good, showing good detail.
The flask has been marked by the maker on a shield near the throat "B".
The charger has a 5-step graduated scale marked: 45 - 50 - 55 - 60 - 65 (decigrammes).
Dimensions: total length included spout is 175 mm (6.9 Inches) - the maximum width is 75 mm (3 Inches).
Condition: the body has a slight push. Both suspension rings are present.
Minor seam separation on the long side.
This flask has developed a pleasing age patina.
Charger is complete but has a broken spring.
A classic French hunting powder flask!
Please have a look at my other powder flask & reloading tool auctions!
GOOD LUCK BIDDING!
There is NO RESERVE PRICE! COMBINED SHIPPING IS POSSIBLE, SAVE SOME $ Payment Payment is requered within 3 days after end of auction! Shipping Items will be shipped within 4 business days after end of auction. About Us Powderflaskhunter is a hobby based eBay member who is active since the year 2000. Contact Us Feel free to ask questions! Please use the "ask seller a question" button.
