Ref.number: PF0010
Price VAT incl.: 575,00
EAGLE DESIGN
American double-sided, Eagle and Shield with crossed pistols design pocket flask from the mid 1850’s. Commonly found with Colt Baby Dragoon, Wells Fargos and Pocket '49s. This is one of five decorations with minor variations in the design. There is a arced banner at the base, which reads “E. PLURIBUS . UNUM .” Above the eagle are two rows of stars, five on the bottom and four above. Thought to have been produced by Mathewman or the American Flask and Cap Co of Waterbury Connecticut. Has design of one side of flask only. Brown laquered with 20% missing on the back also has a couple of very small dents, otherwise excellent +. 4 1/2" 11cm. REF. Riling #764, Jordan P.256/5.