PAIR OF INDO-PERSIAN POWDER FLASKS.
Large 12" embossed heavy leather with sculpted wrought iron sling swivel, pierced iron plug cap, Stone's Glossary describes these as Persian circa 1800. Other flask is braised iron with twisted copper wire & engraved decoration, spring loaded lever operates spout. CONDITION: good overall, iron patina, scuffed dry leather, both complete and functional. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Dr. Curtis S. Morse. (02-25283-4/JS). NON-GUN. $200-400.
Large 12" embossed heavy leather with sculpted wrought iron sling swivel, pierced iron plug cap, Stone's Glossary describes these as Persian circa 1800. Other flask is braised iron with twisted copper wire & engraved decoration, spring loaded lever operates spout. CONDITION: good overall, iron patina, scuffed dry leather, both complete and functional. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Dr. Curtis S. Morse. (02-25283-4/JS). NON-GUN. $200-400.
