NORTH AFRICAN FLASK for COMMENT

kahnjar1 · 11th October 2015, 03:16 AM

At long last this has arrived after a VERY slow journey from the USA. I believe it probably originates from Morocco, but confirmation and any comment would be appreciated.
The body of the flask is horn, decorated with silver studs, copper and brass strips with incised decoration. Height including spout is approx. 7" (17.5cm). Cap complete with chain.
Stu

rickystl · 11th October 2015, 03:16 PM

Hi Stu.
Now that's a nice powder flask!! And just the right size. Not too large. I agree, it's likely Moroccan (or possibly Algerian) - but yes, I think it's Moroccan. And it even has it's cap and chain still intact. That flask would look real good with one of my Moroccan or Algerian guns.

Nice find!!
Rick.

mrcjgscott · 12th October 2015, 04:34 AM

A very handsome flask, many thanks for sharing it.

Chris

11th October 2015, 03:16 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,811	NORTH AFRICAN FLASK for COMMENT At long last this has arrived after a VERY slow journey from the USA. I believe it probably originates from Morocco, but confirmation and any comment would be appreciated. The body of the flask is horn, decorated with silver studs, copper and brass strips with incised decoration. Height including spout is approx. 7" (17.5cm). Cap complete with chain. Stu Attached Images

11th October 2015, 03:16 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Stu. Now that's a nice powder flask!! And just the right size. Not too large. I agree, it's likely Moroccan (or possibly Algerian) - but yes, I think it's Moroccan. And it even has it's cap and chain still intact. That flask would look real good with one of my Moroccan or Algerian guns. Nice find!! Rick.

12th October 2015, 04:34 AM	#3
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	A very handsome flask, many thanks for sharing it. Chris