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Capped Bust of a Different Sort.....
bottleguy
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I just thought how interesting it is that designs from coins ended up being used on other everyday items. This flask dates from approximately the same time period (1830-1840) and the design was clearly taken from the Capped Bust coins of the time. It's one of about 15 different historical flasks in my collection, hence my username "Bottleguy".
Rick
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BTW- Very cool piece.
What a cool piece! I love it. I, too, would be interested to learn more about the piece, its maker, etc..
Historical flasks were sort of like our modern day "growlers". Most spirits and/or medicines of the early 1800s were not sold in individual packaging like today. Spirits were sold at taverns, and medicines were dispensed at apothecary shops. In order to purchase these items "to go" you had to bring your own container. Generally, that is what these flasks were believed to have been used for.
Rick
What does something like that go for?
<< <i>What does something like that go for? >>
This particular flask is listed as "comparatively scarce" which means there are only 75-150 specimens known (as of 1978). If you can find one, expect to pay $300-$400 in perfect condition (no chips, dings, cracks, staining, etc.).
Quite a bit less than any 1830s-1840s coin with only 150 known specimens..................... wouldn't ya' think?? Unfortunately, antique bottles don't carry the "rarity" value of most coinage......
Rick
To me, that's an UNCAPPED Capped Bust.......
Thank's for showing that flask,very interesting.
Al
Capped Bust Half Series
Capped Bust Half Dime Series