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Lot 1117
An exceptional Italian boiled-leather powder flask, circa 1580 An exceptional Italian boiled-leather powder flask, circa 1580 An exceptional Italian boiled-leather powder flask, circa 1580 An exceptional Italian boiled-leather powder flask, circa 1580
An exceptional Italian boiled-leather powder flask, circa 1580
An exceptional Italian boiled-leather powder flask, circa 1580
An exceptional Italian boiled-leather powder flask, circa 1580
An exceptional Italian boiled-leather powder flask, circa 1580

Lot 1117

An exceptional Italian boiled-leather powder flask, circa 1580

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A94s | Live auction | 119 Lots

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Description

Body of finely molded, boiled leather (so-called "cuir boulli"), the top elaborately decorated with medallions and garlands, the lower section distinctly bellied and segmented with roped ridges. Iron lid with balustered nozzle, surrounded by an iron reinforcement strap decorated with thin lines, belt hook on the reverse. Height 20 cm. An elegant powder flask of exceptional craftsmanship.

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

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The post-auction sales to our "Fine Antique and Modern Firearms" auction from October 24, 2022 has already started, and will run all the way through November 30, 2022. Until then you can purchase all unsold lots at the starting price plus the buyers premium.

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