Pewter Powder Flask: Antique or Contemporary?

[Pro Libertate]

I recently happened upon this pewter powder flask. Has anyone come across these before? If so, do you have any idea whether they’re a 19th Century antique or contemporary accoutrement?  There’s a lot of contradictory information online: some folks suggest it’s late 1800’s, others as late as the 1960’s.

[Hungry Horse]

 The artwork looks modern, and I don’t think any of the old timers would have made a flask with a pewter lever, or spout.

Hungry Horse

[OLUT]

Modern era ....I've got a pewter one with a similar spout arrangement.

[Pro Libertate]

Thanks for chiming in, guys. I’d be curious to know what their history is (ie. who produced them and when). Can’t help but wonder if it’s a novelty item of some sort or if it was actually intended to dispense powder.

[Feltwad]

Just a cheep copy for the India or others  tourist market
Feltwad

[Bob Gerard]

The spout shut-off lever looks like a bad cast.
Check the mounting screws holding the spout lever spring. That might give you a clue as to age.
Nonetheless it’s a nice flask.

[AZshot]

If you do a search online, you'll find dozens of the exact same flask, just with different decorations.  Likely from India, who build a lot of fake brass items too.

[Avlrc]

Definitely a flower child from the 60s. 1960s, that is.