15th Jun, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
A Collection of Five 18th/19th Century Graduated Powder Flasks, of polished translucent cattle horn, each of flattened conical form with wood end plate and conical screw top/charger, one end plate incised MB, 12cm to 21cm
Footnote:- Formally the property of the Gilberts Family of Manchester. The Gilberts were pawn brokers in the Salford Docks area after the opening of the Manchester Ship Canal. Three generations of the family collected powder horns and flasks, and often exhibited them
Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £200
Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 15th Jun, 2022
Highlights to include an extensive collection of police helmet plates, badges, belts, handcuffs, and helmets from the Victorian era and the first half of the 20th century, and an interesting collection of powder horns and flasks. The Ethnographica section includes is a Collection of Inuit Art comprising knives, weapons, utensils and decorative objects
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Tuesday 14 June 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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