Lot 4308

Description

Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated cut off, with four suspension loops, marked for maker 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', embossed on one side with a plain shield above a hunter loading his rifle and with two dead game birds at his side and a dog in front standing in shallow water with a game bird in its mouth, on the other side is a large plain shield in a laurel wreath, both scenes in a cameo decorative setting (approx size 9x20cm). A few minor dents, otherwise very fine.