Lot 4291
Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Powder flask, 18th century, British colonial, carved and darkened 'bugbear' coconut, with metal spout and two suspension loops, intricately hand engraved with floral pattern and three circular panels, one featuring a seaside fortress, one with a soldier in medieval headwear and one with a soldier in 18th century headwear, and with a carved moustached wild face at spout end (approx 11x13cm) (not listed in Riling). Very fine and scarce.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180