Batty Peace Powder Flask

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Stopped by an antique mall late yesterday afternoon. As soon as I start looking around, I spotted a shiny Peace Flask in a case that looked like a reproduction. I started to walk away, but something looked different about this one, the spout looked very well made, so I decided to have the case opened for a closer look. As soon as it was handed to me I saw the name Batty, inspectors initials and the date 1847. I thought, wow, this thing has been polished, but it’s real! But here’s the best part, it was priced at $22.95. But wait, the story gets better, the mall owner tells me that this dealer has a 20% off sale! I bought an original Batty Peace flask (in near mint condition) for 19 bucks and change! Someone had polished it to make it look pretty, and then sprayed a clear coat on it to keep it shiny. I stripped off the clear coat when I got home, now to let it tarnish on its own. Not a metal detecting find, but it sure made my day....[emoji16]

 

[IMAUDIGGER]

Maybe it was just maintained like it was originally meant to be so it would provide many years of service?

Great find! You might consider getting a sling made.

 

[Fullstock]

Maybe it was just maintained like it was originally meant to be so it would provide many years of service?

Great find! You might consider getting a sling made.

You could be right, it’s in amazing condition. And yes, a sling would look nice on it.

 

[A2coins]

Awesome find I always thought those are one of the coolest finds that get posted and most of those are squished great job on that I like it polished if it is polished if just in good condition. That would be amazing either way. Well done. Tommy

 

[Kray Gelder]

Amazing find, Tommy! That does look better than one that's been driven over by tractors and pickups for 150-200 years! Really special.

 

[Digger RJ]

Very Nice Find!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[Fullstock]

Awesome find I always thought those are one of the coolest finds that get posted and most of those are squished great job on that I like it polished if it is polished if just in good condition. That would be amazing either way. Well done. Tommy

Thanks Tommy, I would love to dig one, but this was a pretty cool find, even if I did find it in an antique mall....[emoji4]

 

[islamoradamark]

Takes a good eye to spot that

 

[Fullstock]

Takes a good eye to spot that

That and luck. [emoji4]

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Outstanding find!