SMALL MOROCCAN FLASK for Comment

kahnjar1 · 17th February 2015, 02:49 AM

Nothing much unusual here except for the size of the flask. Typical design of Moroccan flasks, but extremely small. The bowl is only 6cm (2 3/8") in diam. About half the size of the usual ones seen so often.
Nice greased plaited hanger and cap retainer.
What do we think gentlemen?

BANDOOK · 17th February 2015, 03:15 AM

hi stu
looks more of a tourist piece and decorative purpose,regards

BANDOOK · 17th February 2015, 03:18 AM

here is a morrocon beehive flask of mine

kahnjar1 · 17th February 2015, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BANDOOK

hi stu
looks more of a tourist piece and decorative purpose,regards

Not tourist as there was powder residue inside.

VANDOO · 17th February 2015, 03:32 AM

I HAVE READ THE SMALL FLASKS ARE FOR SMALL PISTOLS. THEY WERE EASY TO CONCEAL AND WERE CARRIED WHERE IT WAS UNLIKELY A FULL GUNFIGHT WOULD OCCUR. BUT ONE MIGHT CONCIVEABLY NEED A COUPLE OF SHOTS FOR SELF DEFENSE OR DIRTY DEEDS.

Ferguson · 18th February 2015, 03:47 PM

I have no knowledge, but wonder if it could have been used for priming a flintlock? I think the priming powder is different, finer maybe?
Thanks,
Steve

kahnjar1 · 18th February 2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferguson

I have no knowledge, but wonder if it could have been used for priming a flintlock? I think the priming powder is different, finer maybe?
Thanks,
Steve

Hi Steve,
Yes I agree. I am sure that this is a priming flask for Matchlock/Flintlock.
I had posted this for "comment" to see if my thoughts were confirmed. The powder residue that was in the flask was VERY fine and would have been for priming.
This is the first really small Moroccan/North African flask I have been able to acquire, so am rather pleased with it.
Stu

17th February 2015, 02:49 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	SMALL MOROCCAN FLASK for Comment Nothing much unusual here except for the size of the flask. Typical design of Moroccan flasks, but extremely small. The bowl is only 6cm (2 3/8") in diam. About half the size of the usual ones seen so often. Nice greased plaited hanger and cap retainer. What do we think gentlemen? Attached Images

17th February 2015, 03:18 AM	#3
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	morrocon beehive flask here is a morrocon beehive flask of mine Attached Images

17th February 2015, 03:15 AM	#2
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	hi stu looks more of a tourist piece and decorative purpose,regards

17th February 2015, 03:32 AM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I HAVE READ THE SMALL FLASKS ARE FOR SMALL PISTOLS. THEY WERE EASY TO CONCEAL AND WERE CARRIED WHERE IT WAS UNLIKELY A FULL GUNFIGHT WOULD OCCUR. BUT ONE MIGHT CONCIVEABLY NEED A COUPLE OF SHOTS FOR SELF DEFENSE OR DIRTY DEEDS.

18th February 2015, 03:47 PM	#6
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	I have no knowledge, but wonder if it could have been used for priming a flintlock? I think the priming powder is different, finer maybe? Thanks, Steve