" E PLURIBUS UNUM"

This slogan can be found in the ribbon at the base of the flask, and indicates the maker to be either Matthewman, or American Flask & Cap Co. This flask is identified on Pages 336 & 340, Illustration # 756 on Page 340, in the Book of Flasks by Riling. This flask is in near mint  condition. Original color, all the varnish is present, and all the art work is PERFECT. ALL seams are perfect, and the spring functions perfectly. There are NO dents of any kind, and the embossed scene is perfect on both sides.

If you are seeking a perfect Flask for your cased Colt '49 Pocket, this is a superb specimen.  PRICE $975

SILVER PLATED

This Flask can be found on Page 341, of the Riling Book of Flasks, and is Example #792. This flask has about 25 - 30% of the original silver plate remaining, scattered throughout the surface of the flask. If you put a flashlight on it, there is lots of silver remaining in the protected areas of the embossed art work. There is also a substantially larger area on the collar, which of course appears black as the silver has tarnished.

The overall condition is VERY FINE, excluding the loss of Silver Plating, the Flask is mint, as the embossed art work is perfect! ALL seams are perfect, and the spring is original and intact. This Flask came from one of the most prestigious cased Colt collections extant. PRICE $1,550

G.& J. W. HAWKSLEY 1840'S - 1850'S

This flask has an entire column on Page 338 of the Riling Book of flasks devoted to it! It is Illustration #784. It is an unusual shape, "A Violin Shape" and ORNATELY decorated, in extreme patriotic motif. This flask is suitable for the Baby Dragoon era through the early 1850's and the Pocket era. It is all original, perfect spring action, all original patina. It is hard to emphasize the degree of artistic work upon the flask.

A super rare flask, seldom encountered, and in marvelous condition. PRICE $1,500

This flask is found on Page 337, of "The Riling Book of Flasks", and is Illustration #789. This military style flask would have beeen used for  a large single shot pistol, or a long arm. It has the graduated spout with several powder levels available.

It is a double sided , with the large Eagle present on both sides. Completely original and authentic, a SCARCE addition for the Flask enthusiast. PRICE $850

PERFECT SEAMS BOTH SIDES.........

This Flask can be seen on Page 353 of the "Riling Book " of Flasks, Example # 757. It is an excellent condition flask, with exquisite details of the embossed pattern remaining. It is in perfect working condition, and has NO damage.

PRICE $500 

PROBABLE CAPEWELL MANUFACTURE

This Flask can be seen, and historical details discussed in Rilings Book of Powder Flasks, on Pages 336, and 340. In addition, it is illustration # 767. A very large eagle, in a unique position, and very patriotic. It has NO split seams, the spring is intact and functions, and it has an untouched natural patina finish. The screws are steel, which is correct. There are NO dents in the flask. A large quantity of the original varnish is still present. PRICE $550 

LISTED PAGE 337, EXAMPLE#759, in the Riling Book of Flasks

Probable manufacture, either Batty, Capewell, or Matthewman

This is a very high quality of manufacture Flask, in material, and workmanship. This is an early flask, suitable for the Colt Baby Dragoon, or other similar caliber revolvers early in the percussion era. The Large Eagle is holding a telescope, pistol, and small flask in his talons. The seams are perfect, and NO dents etc...The spring is totally functional, and retains most of the fire blue color.

The art work, and embossing is most impressive, and on BOTH sides! An excellent Flask for the collector, or one seeking accoutrements for a casing. PRICE $495

This is a fairly scarce Flask! as most to all Flasks were Copper, Brass, or Bronze. This Flask is made of ZINC. It exhibits a soft gray finish, with original varnish still remaining on the surface. The original spring is tight, and operates perfectly. The Brass cap has a perfect "mustard" untouched Patina. ALL seams are sealed, NO repairs, and NO dents. The embossed Eagle and Shield are quite present, and still sharply embossed, as are the five point stars. This Flask would have been for a Pocket Size revolver, like a Baby Dragoon, '49 Colt, or Remington -Beales. You just don't find Zinc Flasks in this fine of condition, and they didn't survive as well as the standard materials use to make most 19th century Flasks. PRICE $395 

This Colt Mold remains in excellent shape, with only minor handling marks. It is one of the earliest molds used by Colt in casings, as it is all brass, and was not silver plated. Later colt went to blued iron molds, this this is an early specimen. The hinge is perfect, as are the cavities. It is clearly marked Colts Patent. An excellent Mold for a casing which is in need of a Colt mold, or just for the collector of Colt accoutrements or molds.

PRICE $250

This Flask can be found on Page 362, of the "Riling Book" on flasks, example #860. This is a wonderful UNTOUCHED flask, in all it's natural age and condition. It still maintains a HIGH degree of detail in the art work, and limited smoothing wear. In addition to the Batty marking and 1850, you can also find a capital AD on the outer edge of the top of the flask. Everything is operation, and all original parts are intact. PRICE $650 

VERY FINE DETAIL REMAINS IN THE ART WORK, AND AN UNTOUCHED PATINA!

This flask is very unusual in the pattern used for the Eagle, and is mentioned in that regard in the Riling Book on Flasks. This flask functions perfectly, with the original spring, and has NO broken seams or dents. It is untouched, and has it's original perfect patina finish. The embossed Eagle scene is on both sides of the flask. This flask can be found on Page 341, of the Riling Book, and is Illustration  #788. PRICE $625

RARE AND UNUSUAL EAGLE FLASK