Old powder flask

[Shakethetrees]

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]

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]

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]

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