A Powder-Flask In Late 16th/Early 17th Century Style, 19th Century
A Powder-Flask In Late 16th/Early 17th Century Style
19th Century
With body formed from a section of natural staghorn, the front polished and carved in low relief with St. George slaying the dragon, the burr carved with a human mask, line engraved iron mounts including tubular nozzle with large sprung tap, cut-off lever crudely formed as a winged monster, and riveted belt hook (iron parts with some pitting)
29 cm. high
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A Powder-Flask In Late 16th/Early 17th Century Style
19th Century
With body formed from a section of natural staghorn, the front polished and carved in low relief with St. George slaying the dragon, the burr carved with a human mask, line engraved iron mounts including tubular nozzle with large sprung tap, cut-off lever crudely formed as a winged monster, and riveted belt hook (iron parts with some pitting)
29 cm. high