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Excellent antique French POWDER FLASK - Pistol size by B.a Paris - superb detail a.imagelink {color:#00005f;} a:hover.imagelink {color:#00005f;} a:visited.imagelink {color:#c8ecf5;} a.imagelink img.saleimage { border: 2px solid #00005f; } a:visited.imagelink img.saleimage { border: 2px solid #c8ecf5; }
Up for sale:
a stunning French "pistol size" Powder Flask that has been manufactured by the master B. a PARIS.
Datewise this flask can be placed in the 1830 - 1840 era.
Riling`s Powder Flask book has much information about this flask, it reads: "Flask figure 458 is marked B. a Paris, and is decorated with a grouping of crossed pistols and swords with a centered upright spear. Sprays of laurel and oak enclose the grouping".
The decoration has been executed with great detail.
The charging unit is if the "plunger charging" type. The graduated scale can be set for different charges.
Statistics: the overall length included charger is 133 mm (5.2 Inches) and the maximum width is 49 mm (1.9 Inches).
Condition: excellent body with all laquered finish > avery minorseam split (length 35 mm) is present on one side.
The collar needs 2 screws > the plunger charger is stuck and needs repair.
Overall an excellent and rare flask of the type that was used in cased sets!
GOOD LUCK offerDING!
There is PRICE! COMBINED SHIPPING IS POSSIBLE, SAVE SOME $
Payment within 3 days after end of sale!
Items will be shipped within 4 working days afterend ofsale.
Powderflaskhunter is a hobby based seller who is active since the year 2000.
I find great pleasure in finding nice & collectable items for my own colection and for resale.
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