American Brass Gunpowder Flask & Leather Shot Pouch
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Description
North America, United States, New York / Connecticut, ca. 19th century CE. A copper and brass gunpowder flask and a brass and leather shot pouch. The flask has a relief rabbit decoration, and the lead shot pouch is marked by the American Flask and Cap Company, which was established in 1857. Although unmarked, the flask may have been manufactured by the same company. Size: 7.5" L x 3" W (19 cm x 7.6 cm)
Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000
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#185220
Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#185220
Condition
Leather is cracking and flaking on the pouch, otherwise good condition. Flask is fair condition, indentations and gaps between seams. Mouth piece is loose and missing a rivet. Heavy patina. Cotton cord might be factory original!
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American Brass Gunpowder Flask & Leather Shot Pouch
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