Lot 94C: 19th C. Tin For Black Powder

Lot 94C: 19th C. Tin For Black Powder

Estimate: $100 – $200

Antique barrel-shaped tin for black powder, traces of original red paint, original circular paper label in good condition “Oriental Powder Mills. Falcon Duck Powder, Boston, Mass.” (3 3/4″ dia), showing a falcon perched in a mountain setting, pewter screw-on closure (not able to open), originally from the Dorothy Long estate, Wayland, MA, famous photographer for Audubon, 7 1/2″ h, 6 1/4″ dia, (ex. Dr. Oscar and Lois Hollander collection, Falmouth, MA).

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19th C. Tin For Black Powder