Lot 0109A

Rare 18th C. Spanish Colonial Mexican Powder Flask

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Rare 18th C. Spanish Colonial Mexican Powder Flask

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Description

Donated By: Donick Cary, Emmy-Award winning writer/producer (Letterman /Simpsons / Parks and Recreation /Silicon Valley)

New World, Mexico, Spanish Colonial period, ca. 18th century CE. A fascinating, teardrop-shaped hollow wooden flask with a beautifully carved surface. A round cover on the back is nailed down to close the item on its undecorated back side. The upper portion has an iron chain composed of several small loops connected to one large loop. A wooden stopper closes the top. A rare piece of weaponry history. Size: 3.1" L x 3.1" W x 7.5" H (7.9 cm x 7.9 cm x 19 cm)

Provenance: private D. C. collection, California, USA; D. C. is an Emmy Award winning Hollywood writer and Executive Producer, collected before 2000

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Condition

Intact, with light surface scratching from use. Nice dark patina from age and handling.

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