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Author Topic: Tortoise Powder Flask  (Read 1609 times)

Spotted Bull

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Tortoise Powder Flask
« on: June 06, 2020, 07:40:38 PM »
Found this flask on a Norwegian Museum website. Its was dated 1625-1650. Thought is was kinda cool. Wife thought it was kinda creepy.

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Re: Tortoise Powder Flask
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2020, 09:28:54 PM »
Well, Bull, I'm gonna cast my vote with you, I think it is kinda kool also.
Two to one, guess she is out in the cold on this.  How does she handle defeat?  Hope this won't be a problem for you.
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Re: Tortoise Powder Flask
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2020, 09:30:44 PM »
John she said she isn't defeated, we are both wrong, and as men we should be used to that fact.

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Re: Tortoise Powder Flask
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2020, 09:46:40 PM »
She might have a very valid point there, but I would still try to go for 2 against 1.  I doubt if it is going to work.
Other opinions would be most welcome here.  Please.
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Re: Tortoise Powder Flask
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2020, 10:11:09 PM »
Interesting piece,.... I wonder if they used sheet silver to cap the ends (& leg holes)?
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Re: Tortoise Powder Flask
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2020, 10:27:53 PM »
The website says its copper. Here is the link. Some of it is in English.

http://hdl.handle.net/10934/RM0001.COLLECT.236563

My.phone let me translate it. If you click the "i" is gives more info, and scroll way down there is "object info".

At least on my phone.

Heres what is said...

Powder bottle made from the shell of a turtle and with copper fittings. Provided with two carrying rings on the sides. At the top edge, under a crown with pearls (grave crown) and between two palm branches, the top part of a lion climbing to the right is engraved with a sickle-shaped object in its claws. A year (?) Is engraved on the bottom edge on either side of a pointed ornament.

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Re: Tortoise Powder Flask
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2020, 10:32:20 PM »
Down under the "object data" beside Type: it says powder horn. Click on that and see what else the museum has. Pretty fascinating.

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Re: Tortoise Powder Flask
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2020, 10:45:16 PM »
Well it's definitely unique! can't say I'd carry it.
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Re: Tortoise Powder Flask
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2020, 11:20:24 AM »
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I'd carry/use it...  8)



After all, the turtle has long been a Native American good luck token... :bigsmile:

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Re: Tortoise Powder Flask
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2020, 11:20:59 AM »
Apparently ,  Bling sells no matter what century.  :Doh!  Give me a plain old serviceable  horn anyday.  :bl th up
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Re: Tortoise Powder Flask
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2020, 12:24:01 PM »
I like it  :hairy
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