Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th

Impressive Rare 16th-17th C. German or Italian

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Start price: $1,200

Estimated price: $2,500 - $4,500

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Impressive Rare 16th-17th C. German or Italian Musketeers Powder Flask. An exceptionally large and impressive example well wrought of strong steel with applied riveted large plate to the front depicting chiseled scene of Horseback Knights either leaving for war or returning in to their Castle. Top plate with mounted nozzle opens up for reloading, still retaining its original headless screw which keeps it closed. A very attractive and very early piece of much larger proportions than most encountered examples of its type. Total Length (inside scabbard if present):10 3/4" Blade Length: 4 1/4"