Naïve Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask

A sailor’s carved coconut Bugbear powder flask. This carved coconut is carved with two ovals, one showing a military panoply with standards, bayonets, swords and bugles all above a ...

This fine powder horn has silver mounts by the silversmiths Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, hallmarked for London, 1803. The charger on the horn has three adjustments and a side lever system and the wider end of the horn has a silver cap engraved with two crests, shields and family mottoes. The crests are for the Maitland and Dick families and represent the lineage of Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland. The Maitland line, represented by the lion crest and the motto Consilio et Animus represents the arms of the male line. Maitland’s father, also Frederick Lewis Maitland (1730-1786), had an interesting and successful naval career though was rather overshadowed by the later successes of his son. The martlet (small bird) crest and motto In Domino Confido is the female line, in this case Margaret Dick, daughter of Viscount Frendraught. The Dick family was important in the clan hierarchy in Scotland, being the head of Clan Crichton and heir to Clan Makgill at this time. Provenance Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland KCB (1777-1839) and thence by descent Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland KCB (1777-1839) Born in Fife, Maitland was the father of a distinguished naval officer as discussed above. Mailtand joined the navy straight from school and, whilst serving on the frigate HMS Southampton under captain Robert Forbes...

A half block model of the steam ship ‘Glamis Castle’, the ship shown with two truncated masts, a funnel and a boxwood hull with the original painted black t...

This highly detailed and unusual scale model is partially planked on one side to reveal the interior structure. There are hinged panels in the sides which open to afford a glimpse of the interior. The whole is raised on two supports upon a shaped plinth base. Italian, circa 1880. Provenance Provenance: By repute King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and gifted to Duke of the Abruzzi thence by descent until sold in 1973 to Arnaldo Ruschioni. The present model represents a clipper, or fast sailing vessel, first introduced in the early 19th century. The clipper was outfitted with three high masts and a large number of sails, designed to carry small loads of profitable cargo quickly over long distances. The present clipper model was constructed in the third quarter of the 19th century and was formerly owned by collector and naval model...

Very original 19th century French copper and brass military powder flask patented by Boche in Paris (signature on the plug and also on the base). The top of the plug is made with h...

Antique Embossed Brass Powder Flask – Hunting Scene Design This is a beautifully crafted 18th-century brass powder flask, featuring an ornate embossed hunting scene. The front showcases a finely detailed stag head and oak leaf motif, symbolizing traditional European hunting themes. The flask is made of solid brass with a warm, aged patina that adds to its charm and authenticity. • Material: Brass • Design: Embossed stag and foliage with rich detailing • Function: Vintage gunpowder flask (historically used with muzzle-loading firearms) • Condition: Very good antique condition with working spring-top spout and minor wear consistent with age Ideal for collectors of antique hunting memorabilia...

Antique 19th Century Embossed Copper and Brass Gun Powder Flask.

A FINE CARVED GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN 18TH CENTURY STAGS HORN POWDER FLASK - The front face expertly carved with two hunters in a wooded river bank scene with hounds and two flighting duc...