Mid 19th c. French Gun Powder Flask c.1856-Price per piece
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ABOUT
Price is per piece.
Mid-19th century English gun powder flasks. The large flask is wrapped in leather with silver spout and monogrammed silver plaque "ALAN". The spout has a lever that opens the interior to pour the gun powder out and has "Dixon & Sons 1856" written on it. "James Dixon & Sons Sheffield" is stamped on the top.
The smaller flask is hand painted throughout and has a lever on the top as well.
- CREATOR James Dixon & Sons Sheffield.
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1856.
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MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Silver Plate, Leather, Brass.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
- DIMENSIONS Large: H 8 in. W 3.5 in. D 2.25 in., Small: H 5.25 in. W 1.75 in. D 1 in.
HISTORY
Unknown.
