April 9th & 10th Premier Firearms Sale (MFIRE)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/9/2016
The most interesting of the 5 is an oblong shape, made of copper and brass, has a screw off bottom cap, the center cavity is filled with ancient lead balls. The powder is retained on both sides of the ball cavity. It has a simple decorative design, no visible maker, excellent condition. You can find these pictured in the book on Flasks. The next interesting flask has a bagged body, non -decorative, chocolate brown finish, hat sounds like horn of some sort. It is stamped on the body, Beacon Dam company Good Years Patent 1851 with a small brass charger. The third flask is the copper and brass flask often seen in cased colt sets. Has the eagle on both sides, brass charger, no maker mark, has the iron screws, it is in excellent condition, but has one small dent at the bottom. The fourth flask is all brass, has a pheasant on both sides, its an excellent shape with no dents. Lastly, all brass small pistol flask, no decorations, no makers, with a few small dents. All measure 3-1/2” in length.
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: Largest: 5" T.