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Persian Powder Flask from Camel Scrotum Leather

Catalogue: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Pre 1900   item# 934426

Persian Powder Flask from Camel Scrotum Leather
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$625.00 

A very unusual powder flask made from a camel's scrotum and penis sheath. It is stitched together similar to a baseball with what appears to be sinew. There are patterns and textures embossed into the skin, and there appears to be Islamic calligraphy as well. This piece retains all of it's original hardware including the chain, belt clip, and end cap. Ca 1850- 1880 This unique flask measures 13.75" X 4.25" and weighs 9 ounces.


Cold Painted Spelter Pot Metal Camel Inkwell

Catalogue: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing: Pre 1920   item# 934171

Cold Painted Spelter Pot Metal Camel Inkwell
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$225.00 

Inkwell in the form of a recumbent camel. The cold painted polychrome over white casting metal is in near perfect condition, with one small area of loss on the back of the neck. The saddle on the camel is a hinged lid, unfortunately, the hinge is broken, and the glass liner is missing. the price reflects these conditions. Circa 1890, it measures 9.5" long, by 5.5" tall, by 4" wide, and weighs about 2.5 pounds. This style of inkwell was made in two sizes, this is the larger sized model.


Heavy Mughal Squirrel Brass Bronze India Inkwell

Catalogue: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing: Pre 1900   item# 491030

Heavy Mughal Squirrel Brass Bronze India Inkwell
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922


$125.00 

Late 19th or early 20th century India Bronze Inkwell measures 4.75" by 4", and weighs 35 ounces before packing. The cast body of the inkwell has a vine and clover design, with an upright squirrel lid finial. A massive and impressive piece.

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