S/5731 Antique Treen 18th Century Burr Ash Spice Flask

An exceptional French three section spice flask in burr ash, having a top with a horn finial that unscrews to reveal a five hole shaker. The body, with a further horn collar and of most attractive proportions, is raised on a well turned separate base, which unscrews for filling purposes and has incised and reeded line decoration with a vertical foot. The whole has a lovely burr wood grain and colour, is in exceptional condition and has a fine patination throughout.

Sold 8 in. (20.5 cm.) High
3 in. (7.5 cm.) Diameter French Circa 1780