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A German Musketeer's Powder-Flask
A German Musketeer's Powder-Flask Late 16th/Early 17th Century With triangular iron-mounted wooden body (old medial split on both sides) covered in burgundy velvet (plush worn off), the front set with a parcel-gilt iron plate pierced and embossed with a bearded grotesque mask, drapery issuing from his mouth tied around the necks of griffin supporters, and surmounted by a winged cherub's head, top mount with tall conical nozzle and curved cut-off lever, associated looped belt-hook, and four small suspension mounts (one replaced, old rust patination) 29.3 cm. high This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
A German Musketeer's Powder-Flask Late 16th/Early 17th Century With triangular iron-mounted wooden body (old medial split on both sides) covered in burgundy velvet (plush worn off), the front set with a parcel-gilt iron plate pierced and embossed with a bearded grotesque mask, drapery issuing from his mouth tied around the necks of griffin supporters, and surmounted by a winged cherub's head, top mount with tall conical nozzle and curved cut-off lever, associated looped belt-hook, and four small suspension mounts (one replaced, old rust patination) 29.3 cm. high This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing