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Shakethetrees
31st August 2014, 03:36 AM
This old guy came to me through eScrew about ten years ago.
I think it's German, French or possibly Spanish.
It came from a seller in Utah, but it's old enough that it had to be brought there much later.
Some of the old postings mentioned similar flasks, but I can't find the exact one.
Any comments or suggestions are most welcome!
Matchlock
31st August 2014, 11:21 AM
Hi,
This is characteristic of Spain, first half to mid -18th century.
I will search for similar samples and post them.
For predecessors of this type of calivermen's flasks typical of the Germanic areas from ca. 1570-1650, please see my thread:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8519&highlight=caliverman%27s+flasks
Best,
Michael
Fernando K
31st August 2014, 04:13 PM
Hi all;
Without being an expert, I think the mechanical construction, especially the tube and the method of regulating the powder, with its small screw, represent a closer building, 19th century Same for decoration in shell hook to port . For me it is a hunting horn.
Affectionately. Fernando K
(sorry for the translation)
fernando
31st August 2014, 04:31 PM
Hi all;
Without being an expert, I think the mechanical construction, especially the tube and the method of regulating the powder, with its small screw, represent a closer building, 19th century Same for decoration in shell hook to port . For me it is a hunting horn.
Affectionately. Fernando K
(sorry for the translation)
Hola Fernando.
You might also post the text in your language; i think a little correction to the english translation would be important, in this case.
Saludos
Fernando
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