Three Early Horn and Brass Powder Flasks
Three Early Horn and Brass Powder Flasks, Europe, 17th/18th century, a flask with line and geometric carved horn body, iron base, iron top with spout and remains of spring-loaded measure, and steel hook and loop, ht. 7 3/4 in.; a second horn flask with tapering sides with flat bronze base, flat bronze top with bronze spout and steel spring-loaded measure, each side with two iron suspension loops, ht. 5 1/2 in.; and third flask with molded wood and brass base, flat brass top with faceted brass and spring-loaded spout, two brass suspension loops on each side, ht. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700
The flask with carved body has small losses at the base, a small chip near the top, a few small spots of insect damge, and missing spring on the measure; the measure with bronze fittings has several old repairs/infills to the horn body; the flask with the faceted spout has the beginnings of horn delamination to the body, scattered small insect holes, and dents in the brass.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Three Early Horn and Brass Powder Flasks, Europe, 17th/18th century, a flask with line and geometric carved horn body, iron base, iron top with spout and remains of spring-loaded measure, and steel hook and loop, ht. 7 3/4 in.; a second horn flask with tapering sides with flat bronze base, flat bronze top with bronze spout and steel spring-loaded measure, each side with two iron suspension loops, ht. 5 1/2 in.; and third flask with molded wood and brass base, flat brass top with faceted brass and spring-loaded spout, two brass suspension loops on each side, ht. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700
The flask with carved body has small losses at the base, a small chip near the top, a few small spots of insect damge, and missing spring on the measure; the measure with bronze fittings has several old repairs/infills to the horn body; the flask with the faceted spout has the beginnings of horn delamination to the body, scattered small insect holes, and dents in the brass.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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