Old Flask

[undertaker]

I recently purchased a old looking flowered flask. I can't seem to find any makers mark. Does anyone know who might have made this style and approximate age. Where do the makers usually put their hallmarks? I also have another oval flask with a indian in headress that I can't find anything on. Heres some pics

 

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[72cheyenne]

I've seen your fire water flask on here before. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,37473.0.html
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,125927.0.html

But here is one close, I think you showed a picture of it in a book in your previous posts.
http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Sterling-S...1QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZRSS:B:SRCH:US:101

They both are really nice flasks.

Look right around the neck for makers marks.

 

[Montana Jim]

Great item...

 

[RickyP]

Dont know much about it, but very nice.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Very pretty. I dont know much about it but the word FIRE-WATER doesnt sit well with me. It seems like a word that would be used on a souvenir.

Here is an old eBay listing but I cant seem to pull it up.

eBay Feedback Profile for jeri75752000 Silver Santa Coin Pendant 1 Troy Oz .999 Fine Silv (#370068996589), US $19.16 ... Vintage Indian Firewater Flask Trading Post Souvenier (#370063252981) ...
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[Bigcypresshunter]

I cant pull these up either. Maybe someone can do it.

eBay – Tennessee and items on eBay.com. Find IT on eBay.GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS FIRE-WATER SOUVENIR FLASK! Location: USA. This seller accepts PayPal, Buy It Now or Best Offer, $6.95, 20d 5h 22m ...
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eBay – United States and items on eBay.com. Find IT on eBay.GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS FIRE-WATER SOUVENIR FLASK! This seller accepts PayPal, Buy It Now or Best Offer, $12.95, Free shipping, 29d 3h 6m ...
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I believe I have seen these flasks, or something similar, being sold in Gatlinburg. Does your Indian say Sterling or is it silver plated?

 

[trikikiwi]

They are both very nice flasks
Make mine a Double

Mike

 

[undertaker]

Although I know very little about the that indian flask I do think it is very old and not a modern reproduction. If it is a novelty Flask it has to be a very old novelty flask. Heres a pic of the novelty indian fire water flasks that are a dime a dozen and selling on ebay and other auction sites.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The ones I saw in Gatlinburg were expensive. Im not sure if they were the same as yours. Thanks for the pic. That is most likely the last 2 eBay links I posted. (6.95, 12.95)

I think a good test would be to see if its Sterling or plate. Doesnt Sterling need to be marked somewhere? Did you find the mark? I see brass on the screw top in the top pic.

When were screw tops invented?


I notice the Indian flask that sold for $2225 is marked Sterling and is not a screw top.

I know nothing about these, just trying to get thoughts activated.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Can we see a pic of the threads or whatever is under the cap? I think modern type continuous threads for screw caps came out around 1925. Seeing the type of thread, or lack of, will help create a date range.

Although I know very little about the that indian flask I do think it is very old and not a modern reproduction. If it is a novelty Flask it has to be a very old novelty flask.

Yes it may be a 75 year old novelty flask.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Can we see a pic of the threads or whatever is under the cap? There is a style of thread older but its not continuous.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I found this flask on eBay that reminds me of yours. It looks old and claims to be mid-1800's but has the post 1920's screw cap. You may want to follow this to see what price it will fetch. http://cgi.ebay.com/1800s-Metal-Eng...sidZp1713.m153.l1262?_trksid=p1713.m153.l1262

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Winning bid $76. This is probably what yours is worth. How much did you pay for it? Most likely you will see a profit even if its silver plated. http://cgi.ebay.com/1800s-Metal-Eng...sidZp1713.m153.l1262?_trksid=p1713.m153.l1262

 

[MAsster]

I have the same Indian Head Fire-Water Flask!! Were you ever able to find anything on it?

 

[bradyboy]

WOW
What a great piece
Brady

 

[Crispin]

Fire water sounds a lot like Fire nugget to me...

I think it is pretty darn cool. Is it silver? If you are looking to trade it I may have some fire nuggets to entice your tastes

 

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