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General discussion => Antique Accoutrements => Topic started by: Monty59 on March 29, 2023, 10:29:45 AM

Title: Original Powder Flask
Post by: Monty59 on March 29, 2023, 10:29:45 AM
Finally got an original antique powder flask that I was looking for for a long time and that fits my german hunting gear.

Monty
(https://i.ibb.co/DpCQWHC/1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PQhgjvh)

(https://i.ibb.co/Kbb9VZQ/2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xXXMzvc)

(https://i.ibb.co/rwTqkHP/3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DRsm4QX)

(https://i.ibb.co/jVK0Mvd/4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bHhwBgx)
Title: Re: Original Powder Flask
Post by: Pukka Bundook on March 29, 2023, 04:13:31 PM
A very nice flask Monty!
Rather a rare type too.   Good it has a covered cap/measure, very practical.
I don't like to see flasks with open tops being carried upright, as there is always a slight chance of a spark getting into the top.
Yours is very safe. Lovely flask!

I like the "roe" deer toes on your flap!  Very traditional!
Title: Re: Original Powder Flask
Post by: Dutch Blacky on March 29, 2023, 04:58:38 PM
I like this flask very much. It seems to be made of lanthorn and brass, and is - as I think - a typical continental flask. Rather good condition too.

I got a similar flask, but mine has got  "some spider-cracks", which seems to be a lanthorn problem. Lanthorn is quite sensitive to shocks.
(https://i.ibb.co/7gt0ssy/20230329-155328.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DGfj00K)
Title: Re: Original Powder Flask
Post by: ScottNE on April 15, 2023, 05:32:45 AM
That's really nice. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places but I seldom see original, non-metal-bodied flasks in such good condition.

The gun is a looker as well, I might add.
Title: Re: Original Powder Flask
Post by: Feltwad on May 31, 2023, 10:41:28 PM
A stand of continental powder and shot flasks
Feltwad
(https://i.ibb.co/VJLv7F6/100-4405.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RYgCxX8)
Title: Re: Original Powder Flask
Post by: Dutch Blacky on June 01, 2023, 03:21:59 AM
These powder flasks made of horn are a very interesting part of your great collection, Feltwad. There are flasks with a big variety of  chargers.  The 2 flasks with the knuckle-joint charger are not easy to find. Are the pre-1800?


Below 3 of my horn-flasks
(https://i.ibb.co/CBYJrK8/20230513-091610.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Y21DrBQ)
Title: Re: Original Powder Flask
Post by: Feltwad on June 01, 2023, 05:50:16 PM
The most  types of material used pre 1800 for continental powder flasks are  horn  but I have seen them in pewter, leather was common along with brass and copper with the odd one in wood .The ones you mentioned were from 1830-50.
Feltwad