c1750 American Colonial Naval Design Powder Flask

Colonial America
Museum Quality American Colonial / English Naval Powder Flask with Motto: ("Shame be to him who thinks evil of it")
c. 1750 American Colonial / English Crown Highly Decorative Naval Design Powder Flask with a fancy Turned Wooden Spigot, Choice Extremely Fine.
This beautifully scrimshawed finely carved Powder Flask measures about 3.25" x 3.5", with a wooded base and top with a lovely 2" tall spigot. The designs bear an ornate crest of flowers and two Ships Anchors on the front, surrounding the owner's initials "E*S". The reverse side displays a gorgeous hand-carving of England's Royal Seal surrounded by the famous motto: "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" ("Shame be to him who thinks evil of it") below a large Royal British Crown. This flask has two brass metal clasps attached to each of its outer top corners on each side, as well as a fully intact two-inch long decorative turned wooden spigot protruding from the top center to contain and pour the gunpowder. The decorations and scrimshaw work in outstanding with exceptional overall eye appeal. There is no damage or defects noted. An extremely rare design Powder Flask, likely carried to or created in the American colonies for a very wealthy Seaman, Naval Officer or Ship owner.