Carved and Engraved Powder Flask – Gary Birch

Carved and Engraved Powder Flask – Gary Birch

Very finely engraved powder flask carved by Gary Birch, when he lived in Cincinnati, Ohio. Made using  bone and ivory.

Loads powder from the bottom and dispenses powder from the top .

ca 1991

It is difficult for me to part with this beautiful collectible that has been such an important part of my collecting life, but I know it is time for it to have a new home and I will enjoy knowing who the next owner will be.   Gordon