Large Incised Pewter Flask in form of a Book
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A continental Renaissance revival pewter flash elaborately incised with floral sprays and strapwork.
Pewter
Rare English "When" Faux Book Drinks Flask by James Dixon & Son
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Austin, TX
A rare English drinks or liquor flask, by James Dixon and Sons, Ltd. of Sheffield, featuring a book
Britannia Standard Silver, Gilt Metal
Rockingham Pottery 'Departed Spirits' Book Form Flask. c. 1880s
Located in Essex, MA
A Rockingham pottery book-form ceramic flask in mottled brown 'tortoise shell' glaze, with
Cork
Faux-Book Pewter Flask with Renaissance-Style Engravings
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pewter flask taking the form of a leather bound book with a banded spine and elaborately
Pewter
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