Antique Powder Flask - Flask - Gilt brass
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Antique brass powder flask dating to the 1800s, with concentric ring decoration and a leather strap; gilt brass, 11.5 cm high, 6 cm wide and 1.8 cm deep, provenance unknown.
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Antique Brass Powder Flask – Concentric Ring Decoration & Leather Strap
An evocative antique brass powder flask with a distinctive circular body, richly decorated with concentric raised rings and a beaded border. Its aged surface, dark patina and surviving golden brass highlights give the piece an authentic historical character.
Key Details
Origin & Period: powder flask, likely dating from the 19th century. Exact origin and manufacturer are unknown.
Materials & Craftsmanship: Made primarily from brass/copper-alloy metal, with embossed and applied decorative details. Retains its aged leather carrying strap.
Design: Flattened circular reservoir with concentric geometric decoration, central boss, beaded perimeter, narrow neck and small flared foot. The stopper is attached by a metal retaining element.
Dimensions: Approx. 11.5 cm high × 6 cm wide × 1.8 cm deep (4.53 × 2.36 × 0.71 in), excluding the leather element.
Condition: Antique condition with substantial age-related wear, oxidation, patina, surface marks and losses to the original finish. The leather shows pronounced ageing. The stopper is difficult to insert fully. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
Collectibility: An attractive historical decorative object for collectors of antique hunting accessories, ethnographic metalwork and traditional craftsmanship.
Exact dating, geographical origin and maker are not documented.
Antique Brass Powder Flask – Concentric Ring Decoration & Leather Strap
An evocative antique brass powder flask with a distinctive circular body, richly decorated with concentric raised rings and a beaded border. Its aged surface, dark patina and surviving golden brass highlights give the piece an authentic historical character.
Key Details
Origin & Period: powder flask, likely dating from the 19th century. Exact origin and manufacturer are unknown.
Materials & Craftsmanship: Made primarily from brass/copper-alloy metal, with embossed and applied decorative details. Retains its aged leather carrying strap.
Design: Flattened circular reservoir with concentric geometric decoration, central boss, beaded perimeter, narrow neck and small flared foot. The stopper is attached by a metal retaining element.
Dimensions: Approx. 11.5 cm high × 6 cm wide × 1.8 cm deep (4.53 × 2.36 × 0.71 in), excluding the leather element.
Condition: Antique condition with substantial age-related wear, oxidation, patina, surface marks and losses to the original finish. The leather shows pronounced ageing. The stopper is difficult to insert fully. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
Collectibility: An attractive historical decorative object for collectors of antique hunting accessories, ethnographic metalwork and traditional craftsmanship.
Exact dating, geographical origin and maker are not documented.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Brass type
Gilt brass
Over 200 years old
Yes
Manufacturer/brand
Antique Powder Flask
Material
Brass
Colour
Gold
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
11.5 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
1.8 cm
Estimated period
1800s
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