Powder flask with brass and copper mountings

Description

Powder flask of horn with brass and copper mountings. 19th century. Flask consists of moulded horn pieces fitted together into metal edging in the middle, copper rings for a cord. Continental in origin. Exhibited at the Worthing Museum in 1973. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.

Object number

WCHL : 110

Date

1800 - 1988
Dimensions
Width
125mm
Height
170mm
Depth
50mm