COLONIAL AMERICAN PRIMING FLASK C. 1750

Revolutionary war period. See Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution, Neumann, p.153.  7” total length. Natural cow horn, the base shaped to oval and inset with a wood bottom secured with brass pins. Thickened spout and small stopper which nests in the horn measure attached with a cord. Used to carry, measure and dispense the fine grained powder used in the ignition pans of flintlock guns. Some wear throughout with fine age character.