FINE AMES PEACE FLASK.

FINE AMES PEACE FLASK. Large body flask, about 9-1/2″ overall with graduated 3-position spout and the top marked “N.P. AMES” and the date “1838”. One side of the flask body, just below collar, is stamped with the tiny initials “WS” by eagle’s head. Both sides of flask body have the repoussed figures of an American eagle looking to its right clutching an olive branch in right talons and arrows in left talons. The eagle surmounts a circle of twenty-six stars, inside of which is a sunburst with thirteen rays and a pair of clasped hands, all of which surmounts a trophy of arms with a helmet and U.S. shield. The edges near the top have triangular hanger wires. CONDITION: Fine plus. Overall retains a medium to dark mustard patina with a few spots of light verdigris and minor nicks & scratches and shows moderate to heavy wear on the shield on the eagle’s breast. 4-31900 JR231 (300-500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1310D	$632.00	FINE AMES PEACE FLASK. Large body flask, about 9-1/2″ overall with graduated 3-position spout and the top marked “N.P. AMES” and the date “1838”. One side of the flask body, just below collar, is stamped with the tiny initials “WS” by eagle’s head. Both sides of flask body have the repoussed figures of an American eagle looking to its right clutching an olive branch in right talons and arrows in left talons. The eagle surmounts a circle of twenty-six stars, inside of which is a sunburst with thirteen rays and a pair of clasped hands, all of which surmounts a trophy of arms with a helmet and U.S. shield. The edges near the top have triangular hanger wires. CONDITION: Fine plus. Overall retains a medium to dark mustard patina with a few spots of light verdigris and minor nicks & scratches and shows moderate to heavy wear on the shield on the eagle’s breast. 4-31900 JR231 (300-500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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