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jdogrulz

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Just got this flask today and cant seem to match it up in McKearin's book. It closely resembles the GII-92 and GII-93 but with differences, and I couldnt find anything else close.
Here is what I am seeing (and not seeing):
The GII-92 has the fork at the end of the banner as this one does.
The GII-92 has three arrows on both sides but this one does not, it has three on one side and two on the other like the GII-93, and the arrows are crude on the left side like the GII-92.
Both the 92 and 93 are supposed to have layed on rings but this one is rolled.
Both the 92 and 93 are supposed to have smooth bases but this one has an Iron pontil.
The 93 is supposed to have a star on the right but there is none.
2 cups does not fill it up, 2 1/3 cups do. I dont know how much this varies from flask to flask, just thought I would throw that in there.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff

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cowseatmaize

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Here is what I am seeing (and not seeing)
Don't worry too much about the lip and it's still considered a pint.
Do consider the vertical rib for an edge (almost strap sided). That would make it neither of the two.
I'm sure in the last 40 years McKearin could add another 50+ examples so you may never find it but it doesn't make it that much rarer. The IP might.
The strike looks kind of weak so it would be tough to fully describe the shield ribs, wings etc..
Still a nice IP flask!
 

jdogrulz

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Thanks for the info coseatmaize. I will continue to keep looking and hope someone else here on the forum has one or seen one.

Thanks,
Jeff
 

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