Powder flask origin id

rickystl · 6th April 2019, 07:59 PM

Yes, what an interesting powder flask. And it appears we have a close idea of it's origin. Unusual shape and combination of construction materials.
Notice the plug with slight threads on the larger end to facilitate filling the container with powder. With the smaller, tapered end used for priming.

A really nice piece with lots of decorative chain. Congratulations.

Rick

vasilisnik · 9th April 2019, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rickystl

Yes, what an interesting powder flask. And it appears we have a close idea of it's origin. Unusual shape and combination of construction materials.
Notice the plug with slight threads on the larger end to facilitate filling the container with powder. With the smaller, tapered end used for priming.

A really nice piece with lots of decorative chain. Congratulations.

Rick

Thank you

6th April 2019, 07:59 PM	#1
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	Yes, what an interesting powder flask. And it appears we have a close idea of it's origin. Unusual shape and combination of construction materials. Notice the plug with slight threads on the larger end to facilitate filling the container with powder. With the smaller, tapered end used for priming. A really nice piece with lots of decorative chain. Congratulations. Rick