Lot 286: Two 19th-Century Metal Powder Flasks

Two pear-shaped metal powder flasks, likely dating to the 19th century. The first flask is of copper or brass construction and features relief-moulded foliate and scrollwork decoration to both sides, fitted with a brass nozzle and a side thumb-lever spring mechanism. The second flask is of plain pear-shaped form, composed of a white metal, possibly pewter or silver-plated copper, with a simple brass nozzle. The plain flask bears two white rectangular adhesive labels: one printed reading SHELBYS AUCTIONEERS LOT 286 01132502626 and a smaller label handwritten with 12870. No manufacturer names, hallmarks, or other maker marks are legible on either item.