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1392
$1,955.00

LOT OF THREE PEACE FLASKS. 1) Ames Circle of Stars Peace Flask. Dated “1838” with markings on top of brass toe. It has a dbl sided copper body with usual markings and inspector initials “WS” by eagle’s head on one side. It has eyelets on each side with triangular rings level with eagle. 2) Batty Oval of Stars Peace Flask. Top is marked “BATTY” and date “1851” with inspector initials “RDK”. Accompanied by extremely rare orig leather shoulder strap with brass hooks. Strap appears to have been buff colored leather. Batty flasks differ slightly from Ames flasks with dbl sided decorations slightly smaller. 3) Batty Peace Flask. Undated with sgl “K” inspector mark on top and “ADK” on side of collar. Basically identical to #2 but with triangular rings. CONDITION: 1) Very fine. Overall retains a very dark brown patina with one very minor dent on lower bottom side by seam. Spring is good, spout is frozen. 2) Fine to very fine. It has small dent on each side, about center, otherwise is completely sound with good spring & functioning spout and overal retains a very dark patina. Strap is stiff & brittle, in need of treating. 3) Fine to very fine. It has a few small dents on one side and a sgl small dent on other side just below collar, otherwise is completely sound with good spring and functioning spout. 4-335704-33571, 4-33572 JR416 (2,500-4,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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