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Old 15th February 2009, 07:10 PM   #3
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Default An unusually fine Nuremberg Caliver Man's (Schützen-) Flask, ca. 1580-1600

This one is unusual for having a velvet covered wooden body and retaining its original tinning on the iron mounts. Most Nuremberg flasks were quite plain.

Michael
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