3222 3 UNITED STATES MILITARY POWDER FLASKS.

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This item SOLD at 2023 Nov 05 @ 14:26UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 400.00 USD
Estimated at 800.00 - 1,100.00 USD
1) PEACE FLASK. This flask measures 9 1/8" in height and about 4" in width. It has the classic peace design with an eagle over a ring of stars surrounding clasped hands with a spray of arms beneath. The body of the flask has a brass reinforcement bar around the base. The charger is marked "N.P. AMES 1837". CONDITION: flask shows some wear to high points with no notable dents. Charger functions well. 2) PEACE FLASK. This flask measures 9 1/4" in height and about 4" in width. It has the classic peace design with an eagle over an oval of stars surrounding clasped hands with a spray of arms beneath. The charger is marked "BATTY SPRINGFIELD MASS 1857". CONDITION: flask shows very light wear overall with 2 tiny shallow dents. Charger functions well. 3) NAVAL FLASK. This flask measures 9 3/4" in height and about 4 1/4" in width. It has a large fouled anchor on each face with "U.S.N." beneath. The charger is marked "STIMPSON O.H.P 1845". The body of the flask is also stamped "O.H.P". CONDITION: the flask shows light to moderate wear overall with several shallow dents to the body. The spring on the charging lever is broken. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (02-19901-2/BF). $800-1,100.