Sale 1304
Estimate$300 – $500
1.) Very Good. Item is tarnished overall with some light dents along the body and oxidation on the iron rivets. Body of the flask shows excess lead from re-soldering, and the US initials to the panoply of arms have been worn down. Lower edge of the screw-on spout has split off, causing an uneven fit.
2.) Good as Respouted. Item shows some tarnish and light dents overall, with spout missing its measure. Spout shows some black enamel residue with tarnish overall.
3.) Good. Spring is oxidized with item showing tarnish overall. Remnants of a black finish to one side with the other bare. Fine details to the embossed design have worn down.
4.) Good. Tarnish and oxidation overall with some light indentations and scratches. The spring shows some flecked oxidation. Fine details on the embossed figure are worn down.
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Tim Carey
Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Arms, Armor and Militaria

Ms. Emma Fulmer
ATF Manager, Senior Coordinator, Arms, Armor & Militaria