Fullstock
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- Oct 14, 2012
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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]
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