417 - A CONTINENTAL EUROPEAN ENGRAVED GOURD POWDER FLASK, PROBABLY AUSTRIAN OR SOUTH GERMAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY

A CONTINENTAL EUROPEAN ENGRAVED GOURD POWDER FLASK, PROBABLY AUSTRIAN OR SOUTH GERMAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY Of compressed circular form, finely engraved and stained throughout with foliolate ornament and figural scenes. One side depicts a musician accompanied by attendants within a floral border; the reverse is centered by a decorative rosette surrounded by scrolling foliage. Retaining its turned stopper, suspension rings, chain, and carrying strap. Such engraved gourds were produced as powder flasks for hunting and sporting firearms throughout Central Europe during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Europe, circa 1700. The spout has a couple of small chips. Dimensions: H: 5 3/8 in., (14.5 cm) Condition: Good overall. Small chip on the nozzle. Small hole on the body of the flask. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.