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Powder flask, c18th-19th century, India steel flask shaped like a nautilus shell, painted and decorated with gold paint, with two suspension loops at one side (approx size 7.5x17.5cm). No stopper or spout and loss of paint, otherwise very good.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Powder flask, 18-19th century, India woven silk and bullion decorated horn flask shaped like a nautilus shell, the top with red ivory pourer but no lid, with two large suspension rings at one side and attached to this is a woven silk hanger strap (approx size 13.5x17.5cm). A few small spots with loss of material, otherwise nearly fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Powder flask, c1800, Japanese tortoise shell flask with pull-out steel stopper with suspension loop and black steel pouring spout marked with faint Japanese characters, with suspension loops at each front side and attached to this is a silk cord connected to a small ivory plate and an ivory toggle for securing through belt. One small piece of shell missing at edge, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
Passed in
Powder flask, c1800, Percy Tenantry Volunteers' horn powder flask with brass cover at wide end and this engraved with the recumbent crescent moon mark of Hugh Percy, the 2nd Duke of Northumberland, with brass spout, this marked 'G/24', and with suspension loop at each end (approx size 7x33cm). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $380
SOLD $270
Persian priming flask, c1820, in metal with fine damascened gold decoration, trigger load and with two suspension loops. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $330
Flemish powder flask, (possibly Antwerp), c19th century, triangular in shape (approx 20cm high x 18.5cm wide at base), made of wood covered with red velvet, overlaid front and back in voided brass is a scene featuring the figures of Mars standing beneath a canopy within a cartouche supported by recumbent female figures each holding a bunch of flowers, at the base is an oval shield with a rampant lion sinister, at the brass top is a funnel for pouring powder and this with a chained closer, at each side are three loops through which a red cord is threaded for attaching to a shoulder belt. Some oxidation at the base on one side, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Powder flask, 19th century, in dark brown leather covered metal with steel pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated cut off, marked for maker 'G & J.W.Hawksley' (approx size 6.5x19cm) (Riling p392, no.1089). Good fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $100
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout with measurer and external spring operated cut off, with four suspension loops and with green cord attached, marked for maker 'G. & J.W.H(awksley)', embossed on one side with a hanging game bird and rabbit and behind is a rifle leaning against a tree and with a hunting dog at each side, all within a decorative scroll band (approx size 9x21cm) (Riling p321, no.628). Some small dents, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Powder flask, 19th century, in brass with brass pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated cut off, marked for maker 'G & J.W.Hawksley, Sheffield', embossed with 'Pharaoh's Horse' scene within a roped oval panel with strap work on one side and a patterned display on the other side (approx size 8.5x21cm) (Riling p387, no.1051). Dark toning, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Powder flask, 19th century type porcelain crude cast copy of a powder flask featuring an intricate design pattern and with a hunting dog within leaf foliage on one side and on the opposite side is the same hunting dog with a game bird in his mouth, at the top and bottom there are fluted panels (approx size 9.5x19.75cm). A few marks, otherwise very fine and unusual.
Estimate $60
SOLD $90
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 'AM. Flask & Cap Co', embossed on both sides with a native American Indian hunting a buffalo within a cameo of laurel leaves and with animal head above and below (approx size 9x21.5cm) (Riling p315, no.581). A few minor dents, otherwise nearly very fine and scarce type.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Powder flask, 19th century, in horn with brass pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated powder cut off, with brass press button opening hinged compartment at base for storing flints and musket balls, with brass suspension loops at both sides, no maker's mark (approx size 7x18cm). Small hole in horn near base and a few minor marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Powder flask, 19th century, in brass with brass pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated cut off, with two suspension loops, embossed on both sides with hunter and hunting dogs in a bush setting, at the top on both sides is the date 1776 (issued in 1876 as a centennial commemorative) (approx size 8x20cm). Toned, a few very small dents, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
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.
Estimate $120
SOLD $240
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass spout with 'drams' measurer, with external spring operated cut off, marked for maker 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', embossed on one side with dead game birds, a deer and rabbit with rifle behind and all within a bush vegetation setting and with a cameo of scrolls (approx size 9x20.5cm) (Riling p322, no.634). Toned good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated cut off, marked for maker 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', embossed on both sides with floral decoration (approx size 9x19.5cm). Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated cut off, marked for maker 'G. & J.W.Hawksley', embossed on one side with three hanging game birds and behind is a rifle and on the ground is a powder flask, all within a decoration of leaves and berries, the other side is decorated with leaves and berries (approx size 8.5x21cm). Toned and a bump, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $140
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated cut off, marked for maker 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', embossed on one side with game birds with reeds behind and within a floral panel pattern, above the birds in a diamond shaped panel is '1/E' above 'K/ 7' at sides '3' below, all around 'Rd' (Registry mark - metal/1881/Nov/7/Parcel no.3) (approx size8.5x20.5cm) (Riling p335, no.752). Metal spring band broken, some dents on reverse, otherwise toned nearly very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $180
Powder flask, 19th century, in brown leather covered steel with large brass spout with measurer, with external spring operated cut off, vendor's tag suggests 'possibly for cannon?', (approx size 9.5x25cm) (Riling p429, no.1429). Some spots with loss of colour, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Powder flask, 19th century, in brass with leather covering, with brass pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated powder cut off, no maker mark (approx size 8.5x20.5cm). Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Powder flask, 19th century, in brown leather with plain silver shield, steel spout with 'drams' measurer, with external spring operated cut off, spout with hallmarks and spring lever with maker's name, 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', top cover marked with diamond shaped panel '1/L' above 'E/67' at sides '2' below, all around 'Rd' (Registry mark - metal/1882/May/6/Parcel no.2) (approx size 8.5x22cm) (Riling p392, no.1000). Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated cut off, with suspension loop on bottom, marked for maker 'G & J.W.Hawksley, Sheffield', embossed on one side with game birds and rifle behind and oak branches around, the other side with leaves and berries design (approx size 8.5x21cm) (Riling p321, no.630). Metal spring band broken, otherwise toned very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated cut off, with four suspension loops with leather cord attached, marked for maker 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', embossed on one side with running rabbit and game birds within floral pattern (approx size 11x25cm) (Riling p321, no.621). Several small dents from usage, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Powder flask, 19th century, in brown leather covered steel with steel spout with 'drams' measurer, with external spring operated cut off, marked for maker 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', also marked 'Quick Loading/Fireproof', on the steel band above the flask is inscribed, 'From Ball To Bronson' (approx size 10x23cm) (Riling p392, no.1089). Some spots with loss of leather or colour, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $190
Powder flask, 19th century, in black leather covered steel with plain steel shield on one side, steel spout with 'drams' measurer, with external spring operated cut off, with provision for four suspension loops but no loops fitted, marked for maker 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', the top of steel cover on one side is marked with diamond shaped panel '1/L' above 'E/6' at sides '2' below, all around 'Rd' (Registry mark - metal/1882/May/6/Parcel no.2) (approx size 10x23cm) (Riling p392, no.1089). Spring operated cut off appears jammed, a few spots with loss of leather, otherwise fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $170
Powder flask, 19th century, in leather covered steel, with fold-over steel pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated powder cut off, with suspension loop at base, marked for maker 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield' (approx size 5.5x19.5cm). Spring powder cut off jammed, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $280
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated powder cut off, with suspension loop at both sides and long cord attached, marked for maker 'Dixon & Sons', embossed on both sides with fluted pattern within an ivy wreath (approx size 6.5x18.5cm) (Riling p412, no.1320). Metal spring band missing, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $140
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass spout with measurer, with external spring operated cut off, by 'Dixon & Sons', embossed on one side with a hunting dog walking under a tree (approx size 8x18.5cm) (Riling p371, no.925). Spring cut off band broken, small dent on back, otherwise toned and good fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $110
Powder flask, 19th century, in copper with brass pouring spout with 'drams' measurer and external spring operated powder cut off, marked for maker 'G & J.W.Hawksley, Sheffield', embossed on one side with hunting dog and a game bird above, both within decorative panels (approx size 6.5x18.5cm). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $360
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 'G. & J.W.Hawksley, Sheffield', embossed on both sides with woven pattern (approx size 8x20.5cm) (Riling p297, no.415). Good very fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $160