10.75" o.a.l. including removable spout, 5" wide at widest point, 4 copper suspension rings. Copper flask body marked U.S.L.S.S. (United States Life Saving Service), spout marked WALTON BROTHERS, NY. Top of flask (under spout) marked AM FLASK & CAP CO. The US Life Saving Service was the US government agency that concentrated on saving lives from ship wrecks from ca 1840s through about 1915, when they merged their objectives with the US Revenue Marine Service (formerly the Revenue Cutter Service) to create the US Coast Guard. This powder flask was likely used to charge line throwing guns. Condition: Very good. Flask with a nice, untouched patina. Body with scattered bumps and dings, seams showing some minor separation. All markings clear, mechanically functional. A rare nautical flask.
10.75" o.a.l. including removable spout, 5" wide at widest point, 4 copper suspension rings. Copper flask body marked U.S.L.S.S. (United States Life Saving Service), spout marked WALTON BROTHERS, NY. Top of flask (under spout) marked AM FLASK & CAP CO. The US Life Saving Service was the US government agency that concentrated on saving lives from ship wrecks from ca 1840s through about 1915, when they merged their objectives with the US Revenue Marine Service (formerly the Revenue Cutter Service) to create the US Coast Guard. This powder flask was likely used to charge line throwing guns. Condition: Very good. Flask with a nice, untouched patina. Body with scattered bumps and dings, seams showing some minor separation. All markings clear, mechanically functional. A rare nautical flask.
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