Ottoman Powder Flask

[rickystl]

Hello all.

Here is a new member to my collection. Most research I've seen refer to this style of flask as Ottoman - generically. Although I have another one, the same style, that came with an Afghan belt. But not in as good as condition as this one. I've seen enough of this style of flask over the years to conclude that it must have been popular in many areas. The wood body is covered in leather, with an sheet iron spout attached, and a simple wood slide to open/close the flask. The interesting feature of these flasks is that the spout is intentionally mounted at an angle - pointing away from the torso while suspended from a belt. Everyone of these I've seen is made almost identical. And I'm sure more than a few members have also seen these over the years at auctions, etc.

I thought I would post this one since it is in such good condition. No cracks in the wood body, no tears in the leather, spount firmly attached with no bends or kinks, all the stiching tight and complete. The flask is in working order. Even the slide is still firm. And a nice patina. Hard to find these in this condition. Thanks for looking.

Rick

[rickystl]

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[Oliver Pinchot]

It's not Ottoman. These were made mostly in Afghanistan, and are in turn copies of examples made in northeast Iran.

[mariusgmioc]

I didn't see Oliver's posting and I was about to say the same (it is not that I recognized it, but a friend of mine who is more knowledgeable than me recognized it).


Marius

[BANDOOK]

Here is mine from Afganistan ,but the real one
OLIVER CAN COMMENT ,thanks

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by BANDOOK

Here is mine from Afganistan ,but the real one
OLIVER CAN COMMENT ,thanks

Hi Bandook.

I've seen this style also with the iron shut-off in the body of the flask versus the wood at the nozzle. Your's also appears to be in good condition.
It's nice to find these flasks that are not all beat up from field use. LOL

Rick

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot

It's not Ottoman. These were made mostly in Afghanistan, and are in turn copies of examples made in northeast Iran.

Oliver: Thank you for the clarification. I have always been doubtful of the "Ottoman" connection to these flasks. Thanks again.

Rick

[BANDOOK]

Originally Posted by rickystl

Hello all.

Here is a new member to my collection. Most research I've seen refer to this style of flask as Ottoman - generically. Although I have another one, the same style, that came with an Afghan belt. But not in as good as condition as this one. I've seen enough of this style of flask over the years to conclude that it must have been popular in many areas. The wood body is covered in leather, with an sheet iron spout attached, and a simple wood slide to open/close the flask. The interesting feature of these flasks is that the spout is intentionally mounted at an angle - pointing away from the torso while suspended from a belt. Everyone of these I've seen is made almost identical. And I'm sure more than a few members have also seen these over the years at auctions, etc.

I thought I would post this one since it is in such good condition. No cracks in the wood body, no tears in the leather, spount firmly attached with no bends or kinks, all the stiching tight and complete. The flask is in working order. Even the slide is still firm. And a nice patina. Hard to find these in this condition. Thanks for looking.

Rick

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