WOODEN POWDER FLASK for COMMENT and ID

kahnjar1 · 6th September 2016, 08:33 PM

I have recently acquired this nice and unusual wooden powder flask with bone inlays. It was identified as Moroccan but it has since been suggested that it could be Algerian. As a matter of interest there is another one of similar shape and size but without any inlays, on a certain website. I can not show pics of this one as it is still "live", but this one is described as Turkish.
Now, it is likely that the one shown here, COULD be described as "Ottoman", due to the expanse of the Ottoman Empire, but I am interested to find out WHERE it comes from.
Stu

kahnjar1 · 8th September 2016, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kahnjar1

I have recently acquired this nice and unusual wooden powder flask with bone inlays. It was identified as Moroccan but it has since been suggested that it could be Algerian. As a matter of interest there is another one of similar shape and size but without any inlays, on a certain website. I can not show pics of this one as it is still "live", but this one is described as Turkish.
Now, it is likely that the one shown here, COULD be described as "Ottoman", due to the expanse of the Ottoman Empire, but I am interested to find out WHERE it comes from.
Stu

Does anybody have any comments/ideas about this flask?

colin henshaw · 8th September 2016, 09:19 PM

Not my area really, but the bone inlay reminds me of the decoration to be found on the wooden stocks of some Moroccan guns...

rickystl · 9th September 2016, 01:22 AM

I'm the guilty one that suggested to Stu that it might be Algerain (?). LOL

Hi Stu.

Well, I do believe it is either Moroccan or Algerian. Nice pics of the flask here. It actually displays really well. It looks like it was made in three pieces. Agreed ?

Rick

ward · 9th September 2016, 02:27 AM

Look at morocco. The wood looks like Thuya wood from around Essaouira

kahnjar1 · 9th September 2016, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rickystl

I'm the guilty one that suggested to Stu that it might be Algerain (?). LOL

Hi Stu.

Well, I do believe it is either Moroccan or Algerian. Nice pics of the flask here. It actually displays really well. It looks like it was made in three pieces. Agreed ?

Rick

Nothing to be guilty about Rick. Comment is comment and that's what I am after. I agree 3 parts by the look of it. Nicely fitted as well.
Have to say I am rather surprised at the lack of replies, as judging by other threads there are plenty of flask collectors here!
Stu

Oliver Pinchot · 9th September 2016, 06:37 AM

It's Moroccan, latter 19th century.

kahnjar1 · 9th September 2016, 07:20 AM

Thanks Gentlemen. Moroccan it is.
Can someone tell me how it would have been suspended to facilitate easy use? The slot suggests a belt, but if on a belt it would be almost impossible to use to charge either a pan or a muzzle.
Stu

6th September 2016, 08:33 PM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,729	WOODEN POWDER FLASK for COMMENT and ID I have recently acquired this nice and unusual wooden powder flask with bone inlays. It was identified as Moroccan but it has since been suggested that it could be Algerian. As a matter of interest there is another one of similar shape and size but without any inlays, on a certain website. I can not show pics of this one as it is still "live", but this one is described as Turkish. Now, it is likely that the one shown here, COULD be described as "Ottoman", due to the expanse of the Ottoman Empire, but I am interested to find out WHERE it comes from. Stu Attached Images

9th September 2016, 02:27 AM	#5
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	powder flask Look at morocco. The wood looks like Thuya wood from around Essaouira

8th September 2016, 09:19 PM	#3
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Not my area really, but the bone inlay reminds me of the decoration to be found on the wooden stocks of some Moroccan guns...

9th September 2016, 01:22 AM	#4
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,621	I'm the guilty one that suggested to Stu that it might be Algerain (?). LOL Hi Stu. Well, I do believe it is either Moroccan or Algerian. Nice pics of the flask here. It actually displays really well. It looks like it was made in three pieces. Agreed ? Rick

9th September 2016, 06:37 AM	#7
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 456	It's Moroccan, latter 19th century.

9th September 2016, 07:20 AM	#8
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,729	Thanks Gentlemen. Moroccan it is. Can someone tell me how it would have been suspended to facilitate easy use? The slot suggests a belt, but if on a belt it would be almost impossible to use to charge either a pan or a muzzle. Stu