Lot 3167

A carved Transylvanian powder flask with wheel-lock spanner, 17th/early 18th century

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A82s | Live auction | 655 Lots

Hammer price € 500

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Description

Fork-shaped powder flask made of deer antlers with a geometrically carved, black coloured front side, one lost bottom. Massive iron lid with two wheel-lock spanners and chute. Two lateral carrying eyes with newly made leather cord, one lost. Height 27.5 cm.Provenance: The Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Jerome Zwanger.Christie's London, Sale 7291 Lot 165.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

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