Powder Flasks
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Description:
One stamped, oviform molded flask with a copper body and brass charger. There is an embossed decoration on bothsides depicting a central motif of two stags, five fawns, and a sitting dog above in a subordinate motif.. This flask is of the "Deer" decoration but can also fit into the "panel" decoration as well. There is a patent top attached with an inside spring, inside cutter and a plain thumbpiece. "PATENT" appears on the top of the brass top just above the charger. There are two strap loops are attached to either side of the throat.
- Date: 1864
- Dimensions: H-6 W-3.25 D-1.25 inches
- Collection: Weaponry Collection
- Object Name: Powder Flasks
- Object Id: MM 472
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