American Flask and Cap Company

[mothernatureson]

Hello, I have found an old flask at a gunshow. It is complete except the spou/charger and spring. Its made by the American Flask and Cap Co. Can anyone tell me the approx age of this? Any other info would be usefull as well. Thanks.

 

[Zonie]

According to THE POWDER FLASK BOOK , Bonanza Books the American Flask and Cap company was originally organized in 1857. It combined the American Flask Company of Meriden, Conn and a concern manufacturing Hick's Percussion caps.

"The American Flask and Cap Company was first listed in 1857-1858 at 52 Beekman Street, New York City...The business was similarly listed until 1869-70." (p 101)

zonie

 

[rabjr]

Really need a pic to see which it is.

Check this link out.[url] http://arms2armor.com/Flasks/flasks.htm[/url]

 

[mothernatureson]

It's a plain flask, fairly large about 7". From other websites they describe it as leather wrapped, but this one appears to be non-metal, almost like a pasteboard. Its in good shape otherwise. I paid four bucks for it. I was going to let my seven year old play with it until I found the company logo. Thanks much.