Description: Antique 19th Century Ornate Balkan Gun Powder Flask Brass and Silver-Plated An absolutely gorgeous ornate 19th century, Balkan/Greek, brass and silver-plated gun powder flask with a flattened spherical form made of several separate elements of cast brass fused together. The front and back are formed of two ornate convex medallions, adorned at the top with two dragon heads with open jaws and topped in the middle by the cherub heads. The sides are applied with chain suspension mounts in the form of cherub heads. The bottom sides are applied with double-headed crowned Greek Byzantine eagles surmounted with a Greek cross. The top is fitted with a cylindrical pouring spout, with its original stopper secured to the flask with a chain. Excellent condition with beautiful patina. Measurements: 6.50" x 4.75" Weight: 1 lb. 7 5/8 oz./668 grams This beautiful flask comes from a smoke free home. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for looking!
Price: 300 USD
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
End Time: 2024-12-30T17:37:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Brass, Silver-Plated
Time Period Manufactured: 1784-1860
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Modified Item: No
