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Old 31st August 2014, 03:36 AM   #1
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Default Old powder flask

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!
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Old 31st August 2014, 11:21 AM   #2
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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/showth...man%27s+flasks



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Michael

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Old 31st August 2014, 04:13 PM   #3
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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.

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Old 31st August 2014, 04:31 PM   #4
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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
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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.
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