Catalogue
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with steel spout with 'drams' measurer, with external spring operated cut off and pull over pourer, by 'G & J.W.Hawksley', embossed on both sides with a fluted pattern (approx size 7.5x17.5cm). Some minor dents, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $200
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, marked for maker 'James Dixon & Sons', embossed on one side with a deer family relaxing in a bushland setting with mountain behind (approx size 8.5x19.5cm) (Riling p378, no.981). With some dents, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $120
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout with external spring operated powder cut off, no maker mark, embossed on both sides with shell and floral pattern (approx size7x15cm) (Riling p291, no.369). Part of spring band missing, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $110
Powder flask, 19th century, in brass with brass pouring spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, with four suspension loops, marked for maker 'G & J.W.Hawksley', with diamond, floral and netting pattern on both sides (approx size 9x20.5cm) (Riling no.663). A few very small dents, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Powder flask, 19th century, in brown leather covered steel, steel spout with 'drams' measurer, with external spring operated cut off, marked for maker 'G & J.W.Hawksley, Sheffield' (approx size 8.5x20cm). Some small spots with loss of leather, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $130
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout with external spring operated cut off, embossed on both sides with fluted pattern (approx size 8.5x20.5cm) (Riling p283, no.276). The spring of the cut off appears to be broken, otherwise toned very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
Powder flask, 19th century, in darkened and painted copper with brass pouring spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, with star, double circle and leaf pattern on both sides (approx size 4x17cm) (Riling p296, no.402). Two small dents at bottom, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $110
Powder flask, 19th century, in horn with a brass Dixon type cross-spring pump charger, this marked by maker 'F.Gertner', with four suspension loops, around the brass band is inscribed in German, 'Andenken 1864/Ed. Graf Sporck.' (Souvenir 1864/Ed. Count Sporck) (approx size 12.5x24.5cm). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Powder flask, 19th century, in horn with a complicated brass cross-spring pump charger, with four suspension loops on a brass band that wraps around the entire flask, with a suspension cord, the horn is decorated all over with a star pattern (approx size 10x24.5cm). The charger appears to be jammed, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Powder flask, 19th century, horn powder flask with brass cover at wide end, with brass spout and screw out measurer and two viewing windows to see contents, with four suspension loops (approx size 9x29cm). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Powder flask, 19th century, horn powder flask with two tier brass cover at wide end, this decorated with circles, with measurer and brass spout with external spring operated cut off, with two suspension loops and with a short brown cord attached, the brass band at the top of the horn is inscribed '72' (approx size 7x27cm). Very fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $300
Powder flask, 19th century, horn powder flask with brass cover at wide end, this decorated with a crown over a garter and inside the garter is a crescent moon (a version of the crest of the 1st Duke of Northumberland), brass spout with lift off pourer, with two suspension loops (approx size 7.5x32.5cm). The lift off pourer is jammed, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $390
Powder flask, 19th century, horn powder flask for Baker rifle, with brass cover at wide end, this decorated with circles and in the centre is inscribed, 'G/67', with brass spout and external spring operated cut off, with two suspension loops and with a short green cord attached (approx size 6x25cm). Some roughness around end of spout, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $320
Powder flask, 19th century, horn powder flask with brass cover at wide end, with brass spout and screw measurer and with lift off lid to pour powder measure, with four suspension loops, two of these with a short cord attached (approx size 7x26cm). Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass spout with measurer, with external spring operated cut off, by 'Dixon & Sons', embossed on both sides with a fluted pattern in the bottom half (approx size 9.5x23.5cm) (Riling p283, no.271). Toned and some spotting, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout and external spring operated cut off, embossed on one side with American Civil War commemorative of weapons and crossed flags and above are crossed pistols and rifles above 'Colts/Patent' (approx size 8.25x19cm). Some dents, otherwise toned good fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $170
Shot flask, 19th century, black leather shot flask with plain shield in centre, steel spout with measurements in ounces, with external spring operated cut off, spout with hallmarks and spring lever with maker's name, 'James Dixon & Sons', with suspension loop on base (approx size 9.5x24.5cm) (Riling p433, no.1470), with some lead pellets in flask. Fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Shot flask, 19th century, in black leather covered steel, steel spout with 'drams' measurer, with external spring operated cut off and spring operated pourer, the spout marked for maker 'Sykes', also marked on top 'Improved Best Quality/Sykes Patent' (approx size 8.5x23cm) (Riling p496, no.1392). A few small spots with loss of leather and a split at the stitching on one side, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $220
Shot flask, 19th century, in black leather, steel spout with measurements in ounces, with external spring operated cut off, spout with hallmarks and on one side is inscribed, 'Presented to Mr Henry Green/by his fellow-Workmen as a token of/their esteem and respect Augt 21st 1862', and spring lever with maker's name, 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', with suspension loop on base (approx size 7x21cm) (Riling p434, no.1483), with some lead pellets in flask; also Presentation drink flask, in steel, marked on lid, 'James Dixon/& Sons', and on base, 'James Dixon & Sons/Sheffield' and impressed number 1384, flask with top cover (tot size 84x155mm), on one side of the flask is inscribed, 'Presented/to/Henry H.Green/By his fellow workmen/as a token of esteem./Aug.12.1865'. The first fine, the second with cork fitting on top damaged and a few small dents, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Shot flask, 19th century, brown leather shot flask, brass spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, with suspension loop at base, both sides with hunter and hunting dogs in a bush setting all in cameo stamped in relief, above this near the top on one side is stamped 'Lb', small amount of lead pellets in flask (approx size 7.5x22cm). Fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Shot flask, 19th century, brown leather shot flask, brass spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, spout with maker's name, 'Am. Flask & Cap Co', both sides with hunting dog under tree all in cameo stamped in relief, above this on one side is stamped '4 Lbs' and at the top on the other side is inscribed '15', small amount of lead pellets in flask (approx size 9.5x20.5cm) (Riling p432, no.1458). Some cracking in leather, otherwise fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Shot flask, 19th century, brown leather shot flask, brass spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, with suspension loop at base, embossed on both sides with a hunter and hunting dog in a bush setting all within a leaf decorated cartouche (approx size 8x22cm); another but in dark brown leather, bronze spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, with suspension loop at base (approx size 7.25x21cm), both with small amount of lead pellets in flask. The first with loose stitching at top and break in top leather band, both with some loss of leather or cracking, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
Shot flask, 19th century, in hard brown leather, steel spout with release lever and lift out pourer, with suspension loop at base (approx size 8x22cm) (Riling p434, no.1477) [illustrated]; another identical type but in soft brown leather, with brass fittings and no suspension loop (approx size 9.5x22cm) (Riling p432, no.1462). Some loss of leather and the second with some cracking, otherwise very good - fine. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Shot flask, 19th century, brown leather shot flask, brass spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, with suspension loop at base (approx size 7.5x20.5cm) (Riling p433, no.1468); another, dark brown leather shot flask, brass spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, embossed on both sides with a hunter on horseback with hunting dog in front (approx size 6.5x20.5cm); also pistol powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass spout and external spring operated cut off, with suspension loop at base (approx size 4x12cm). The first two with spring cut off lever springs missing and also some stitching missing, the second with a missing screw on one side and also missing suspension loop at base, the last heavily toned, otherwise good - fine. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
Shot flask, 19th century, in hard tan leather, brass spout with measurer and release lever, with suspension loop at base, on one side is impressed a representation of the British coat of arms with the word 'London' below (approx size 8x22cm) (Riling p432, no.1454). Good very fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $90
Pistol powder flask, early 1800s, metal flask with red leather cover (approx 10.5cm high including spout), with a storage space at the base for flints and this with a swinging brass cover, at the top is a storage space for ball and this also with a swinging brass cover, one ball included, brass pouring spout and external spring operated powder cut off (see Riling 1075). Good fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
Pistol powder flask, 1800s, in copper and brass (approx 12.5cm high including spout), bottle shaped body decorated with scrolling foliage at sides, base with two ball compartments with swinging covers, brass pouring spout and external spring operated powder cut off (see Riling 461). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Pistol powder flask, 1800s, in copper and brass (approx 11.0cm high including spout), bottle shaped body decorated at bottom with leaves, brass pouring spout and external spring operated powder cut off; small pistol powder flask, c1840, in copper and brass (approx 9.0cm including spout), bottle shaped body decorated at bottom with shell pattern, brass pouring spout and external spring operated powder cut off. The first with some dents, the second missing two small screws at top, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Pistol powder flask, c1810, in metal with leather cover, brass top with pouring spout and external spring operated powder cut off (approx size 37x48mm [73mm with spout included]); also percussion cap dispenser, 1872, made of brass, heart shaped, front of casing impressed around the centre piece, 'Pat May. 14th 1872', suspension loop on bottom edge, pull -back screw fitted on one side but missing the thin metal pull-back strip, with at least one percussion cap. Good fine; fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Pistol powder flask, 19th century, in copper with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated powder cut off, with suspension loop at base, no maker mark, plain surface (approx size 3.5x11.5cm) (Riling p274, no.152); another, 19th century, in copper with external spring operated powder cut off, no maker mark, embossed on both sides with leaf pattern (approx size 5x12.25cm). Both powder cut off spring bands not working, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $130