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CARVED ENGLISH POWDER FLASK OF WALRUS IVORY.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
CARVED ENGLISH POWDER FLASK OF WALRUS IVORY.
This powder flask measures approx. 7 3/4" x 2 1/2". It appears to be certifiably antique ivory from a section of walrus tusk with carved wooden ends. One end has a threaded plug to dispense powder, and the other end has a ring to aid in carrying the flask. The flask is carved with a circular vignette depicting British soldiers on shore with a lion below a large spray of arms. The flask reads "GOD BLESS OUR ARMES" & "BY VIRTUE & VALOR WE HAVE FREED OUR COUNTRY: EXTENDED OUR COMMERCE AND LAND: THE FOUNDATION OF A GREAT EMPIRE". There are also numerous foliate & geometric motifs on the face of the flask. CONDITION: exterior of the flask shows light wear and expected tight age cracks with patina. The suspension ring shows a tarnished finish with verdigris. (02-19785/BF). $800-1,200.