A FINE 19th CENTURY SMALL-SIZED COLT EMBOSSED EAGLE COPPER POWDER FLASK,

ca. 1845:

$725.00

In overall fine untouched condition with a nicely toned, untouched, copper patina, fine seams and expected signs of light wear and verdigris. Of typical bag-shape design, with both sides deeply embossed with an early type detailed Heraldic Eagle on a Hummock (without pistol or telescope): of classic "Colt Pocket Model" design. (Riling No. 760). Fine, untouched, copper body with smooth surfaces and its original, graduated, brass pouring spout with an external spring-operated powder cutoff: very good spring (minor oxidation) and lever. In overall fine untouched condition with generally smooth surfaces and a richly toned age-patina: the retaining screws with light verdigris. Sharp detail to the embossed Eagle Motif with tight seams, no splits or repairs. A scarce, early, small sized, mid 19th century unmarked American Embossed Eagle "Colt type" Copper Powder Flask, ca. 1845. The type of flask associated with Cased Colt Pocket Mdl. Pistols. Overall measurements, 4 1/2" x 2".