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For your consideration, you are viewing an Antique English or European Brass Inlaid Rectangular Wood Gunpowder Flask (EMPTY) for filling a Musket or Rifle in the Old World. This has been inlaid with an engraved Brass Angel or the Virgo Woman carrying a wheat sheath, it has a separate inlaid brass ZODIAC VIRGO symbol. It has a brass nozzle at the top with an unattached brass lid, that has a loop on the top. It has two loops attached to either side that have a braided leather strap This powder flask was once a trusty companion to a flintlock-wielding Soldier or Hunter and is a unique antique collectable from the days of muzzle firearms... before pre-made paper cartridges became standard in the 19th century. Gunpowder Flask or Horn: was an important piece of equipment, these early flasks were typically made of wood, horn, and leather, rather than ferrous metals which were avoided because they could give off sparks when hit, wood or horn flasks could safely carry gunpowder by your side, keeping it dry and convenient for reloading after every shot taken, usually, these have very long spouts designed to dispense the powder into the gun. Many were highly decorated and were works of art in their category. CONDITION: This brass and wood gunpowder flask is antique late 1800s, used, and in good condition for its age and use in warfare. There are no missing pieces of wood, but the base and around the top spout have some corrosion evident. The inlaid brass decoration has some light scuff, and the brass nozzle and lid are without dents or damage, there is no damage to the leather braided strap which is firmly attached. # Please note: The Photographs form part of the description; Super-sized photos can show the finer details and conditions.- Photos do not show the actual size so please read the description page for the exact measurements.
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- WEIGHT: 264 gm. approximately unpacked.
- HEIGHT: 20.5 cm / 8.07" (from the loop on the nozzle lid down to the base, not including the strap)
- WIDTH: 10.8 cm / 4.25" (at the widest)
- DEPTH: 3 cm / 1.18"
- STRAP: 39 cm / 15.35" (from end to end)