antique arms, armour & militaria - Thomas Del Mar

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AN UNUSUAL POWDER-FLASK, 19TH CENTURY
formed of wood, of tapering oval section, the outer surface
encased in sharkskin (losses), and the borders encased in
brass, with two rings for suspension, and complete with its
wooden stopper
36.5cm; 14Gin
£200-300
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A HIGHLAND DRESS POWDER HORN, 19TH CENTURY
of flattened cowhorn, with German silver fittings cast in low
relief, comprising thistle-shaped finial, bulbous basal cap
decorated with elaborate patterns of thistle flowers and
foliage (loose), set with a foil-backed piece of glass in the
base, and an additional foil-backed piece of glass in a
scrollwork setting on the front, and retaining its German
silver suspension chain
33.5cm; 13Din
£500-800
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A BRASS-MOUNTED POWDER HORN, EARLY 19TH
CENTURY AND ANOTHER POWDER HORN
the first of natural cow horn, with brass basal cap and
nozzle, the latter fitted with spring cut-off and with
provision for suspension (worn); the second of natural cow
horn, inscribed with the date 1847 at the base (probably
later), scalloped basal cap, moulded nozzle with horn
stopper, and two iron loops for suspension
the first: 27.5cm; 10Pin
(2)
£250-350
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A HORN POWDER-FLASK, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
of flattened cowhorn, with brass basal cap, brass nozzle
with spring cut-off and a pair of loops for suspension fitted
with a brass chain
23.5cm; 9Din
£60-80