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Three (3) Leather Bodied Shot Flasks

Three antique shot flasks all with leather bodies topped with brass spots and opening/closing devices: The first is dark brown with the stamp 4 over lbs.in the leather. It appears to have had a ring attached to the bottom, but that is missing (9-inches tall). A tan colored leather shot flask with 5 over lbs. stamped into the leather, with a bright brass spout, stamped on the spout, "AM. FLASK & CAP CO." This company was in New York City, operating between 1857 and 1865..It has a brass ring on the bottom (9-inches tall). A smaller tan leather shot flask, with bright spout, tamped 2.5 over lbs. in the leather. It has a ring on the bottom of the flask (8-inches tall). Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Provenance:MSQ

Condition:

Great. Two have waxed twine wound about their necks near where they join their spouts. Please see photos.

Estimate: $100 - $250
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$63
09/07/2023

 

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