{"product_id":"victorian-brass-gunpowder-flask-with-shell-motif-c-1850-1880","title":"Victorian Brass Gunpowder Flask with Shell Motif c.1850–1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful example of Victorian shooting equipment, this pressed brass gunpowder flask features a classic shell motif and retains its original dispensing nozzle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed in the era of muzzle-loading firearms, flasks such as this carried and measured black powder, allowing for consistent and efficient loading in the field. The adjustable top mechanism dispenses a set quantity of powder — a small but ingenious piece of 19th century engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe softly worn brass and aged patina speak to years of handling, giving this piece both character and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, it stands as a striking decorative object — equally at home in a study, library, or alongside other early utilitarian tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Victorian, c.1850–1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Pressed brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Shell \/ foliate motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: approx. 15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal adjustable dispensing nozzle present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface wear and patina consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor marks and darkening to brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanism present (untested)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo major dents or splits observed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnpolished to preserve original finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling Notes 🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA library or study vignette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing with antique books, maps or instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay in a cabinet of curiosities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding depth to a heritage or masculine interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kitten vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45002728833160,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0294\/6826\/2536\/files\/IMG_5097_4ffcdaf5-fc95-40d0-9c5f-79f42c6e4b83.jpg?v=1775557104","url":"https:\/\/kittenvintagemackay.com.au\/products\/victorian-brass-gunpowder-flask-with-shell-motif-c-1850-1880","provider":"Kitten Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}