Original U.S. Civil War Floral Panel Powder Flask by Frary, Benham & Co.

Original Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous powder flask with a nice floral panel finish, manufactured by Frary, Benham & Co. This is a very scarce maker of powder flasks, and this one is in great shape with a still-functional spout.

The brass spout is adjustable for 2, 2 1/4, 2 1/3, and 2 3/4 DRAMS, and the flask is marked "FRARY BENHAM & CO" on the lid. The overall length is approximately 7 7/8 inches. There is some very minor seam splitting. Riling's POWDER FLASK BOOK records the firm as having operated in the mid 1850s for only two years before being replaced by the American Powder Flask Company. Both companies operated out of the same shop in New Haven, Connecticut. 

This is a very scarce maker of flask from the Civil War period. Comes ready for further research and display.