Civil War Era Leather Shot Flask / Sold

Civil War Era Leather Shot Flask - Ca. 1850 / Sold

Dark brown embossed leather bodied shot flask, which contained and dispersed small lead shot, or gun-powder for muskets.  Made from two-pieces of leather sewn together to form an elongated oval.  Leather is sturdy and seams are tight.  Both sides are embossed with floral design.  Measures approximately 5 inches without stopper. 

Inventory Number: FIR 027 / Sold