Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. A zinc flask measuring 8 long with a 3 position spout. Flask is 6 34 from the bottom of the body to the bottom of the charger. Many of the fine examples of collector flasks have one of two different stamps. I found some wear as per pic from a home smoke and animal free. The james dixon, master cutler whose reminiscences feature in this book was. This appears to be an antique and not a modern made piece.
In good condition with some light dents and the spout is cracked, seams are good. Antique pewter hip flask james dixon and sons, sheffield. It has a tip down barrel, back action locks, and double exposed hammers. Please view all pictures provided closely to make your own condition assessments as pictures are a part of the description. James dixon hip flask for sale in uk view 67 bargains. The idea behind the powder flask was to store the gunpowder that was used for firing the gun. Rare english when faux book drinks flask by james dixon and. This pieces was given a estimated valued at 300 dollars. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. This area of the market became an important part of dixons business and it is probably easier now to find a hip flask with dixons name on it than without. The flask is in good condition usable with a nickle to quarter size dent on the back. Find great deals on ebay for james dixon flask and james dixon sons flask.
Collectable 19th century military powder flasks come in a range of different styles and sizes, with many different types of gun requiring its own powder flask. The body is in very good condition, it is 7 oal including spout, excluding. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. However, if you do need the item very urgently then contact me prior to purchase and i will advise if i can post on the same day.
This style of flask is listed in ray rilings powder flask book and also a lot of other books. The top half of the flask is bound with brown leather, while the screw off lid and removable cup are made of silver plate. Find great deals on ebay for james dixon sons sheffield and james dixon sons sheffield flask. With the cover on, the flask measures 478 x 212 wide. Antique james dixon sons pewter flask england sheffield hammered 17oz rare. Dixon and sons was a period supplier of antique flasks and continued supplying shooting accessories until about 1915. We are having a clear out and uploading items regularly. An antique edwardian silver plated picnic whisky flask and beaker set, having a plain round body with tapering sides, and a bayonetfit lid, together with two plain beakers with goldgilt interiors, all fitted into their original leather carrying case. A very nice english 19th century antique powder flask by james. We have the best deals on antique flask so stop by and check us out first.
There are a number of wonderful books available and below i have listed some of my favorites. Antiques atlas victorian silvered hip flask by james dixon. Antique 19th century silver mounted hip flask, domed locking cap over black leather casing to cut glass flask with removable silver base which forms a drinking. The flask has in relief a brace of english pointers. Nozzle graduations for 1, 1 18 and 1 14 drams, this throw is larger than a colt navy revolver would need but it could be used with a colt dragoon. An excellent large flask by james dixon and son, sheffield. Has 4 eyelets and a large patent top with outside spring with extra large detached charger. I believe it is made of copper with a brass end cap. The wood stock has a checkered pistol grip and a rifle style butt plate. Three vintage antique leather shot powder flasks, for black powder muzzle loader. We regularly find items for collectors who place a request with us. In 1823 thomas smith withdrew and william frederick dixon, the eldest son of james, joined the firm. Silver plate screw cap and removable silver plate base cup which is not engraved to one side so could easily be personalised with a loved ones name or initials making the flask a fine commemorative gift. Antique sheffield james dixon sons pewter liquor hip flask 70 oz 0 results.
This is a beautiful flask depicts a hunting scene of a irish setter standing in front of a tree. Certainly, american makers did not hesitate to pirate english designs. Rare antique sterling silver novelty book shaped flask. A brass shot flask by the famous james dixon of sheffield. This piece is a great example of a well made standing seam flask. Get the best deals on collectible flasks 1900 now when you shop the largest online selection at.
The screws used to fix the top to the body are ironsteel, imitations even old ones generally used brass. A very unusual antique leather and silver plated pleasant surprise 8oz novelty flask in the shape of a book with a secret detachable gilt bayonet. Antique hip flask, james dixon sheffield, engraved thomas halle, staley bridge. The flask shows some original traits that was common to antique flasks of the pre and post civil war period. For dixon isnt possible an exact dating as the firm never adopted a system of dates on its silverplate marks. Very unusual, possibly prototype over under rifle shotgun combination gun. A fine collection of james dixon and sons antique silverware for sale view items by the silversmith online and in store at ac silver free worldwide delivery. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Dixon and sons copper powder flaskcolt navy size measuring 3 38 x 7 12 inches made in england i acquired the flask as an item in a large antique gun collection in the 1970s and used it while i was still participating in the mountain man rendezvous at sheep ranch near angles camp ca.
Hunting and shooting antiques, james dixon shot flask. Antique 19th century james dixon silver mounted hip flask in. This diminutive flask measures only 2 38 high by 78 wide. These are often found accompanying cased colt model 1849 revolvers produced at samuel colts london factory from 185357. Apr 07, 2015 an unusual leather mounted silver plated hip flask, in the form of a book, titled a pleasant surprise, the corner unscrewing to reveal a bayonet socket. The approximate dates reported in this page referring to the trade marks used by dixon in britannia metal pewter wares are largely based on the study made by jack l.
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Over 50 dealers offer a wide range of objects such as georgian and victorian furniture and china, prints and paintings, kitchenalia, antiquarian books and prints. An unusual leather mounted silver plated hip flask, in the form of a book, titled a pleasant surprise, the corner unscrewing to reveal a bayonet socket. Lots of information on internet about the splendid history of this family and their business in england. About 1831 the powder flask trade was introduced when james dixon bought.
Rare english when faux book drinks flask by james dixon. Whisky hip flasks in antique sterling silver bryan douglas. In 1830, the firm began making silver and plated goods at cornish place by acquiring the firm nicholson, ashforth and cutts. If you are wanting to buy antique or collectible flasks. James dixon and sons silver made by james dixon and sons. The condition is very good for its age, with light surface marks and scratches. Cocktail book, cocktail shaker, the fragile, barbour, 1920s, vintage antiques. Embossed on both sides stags head, fox mask and oak leaves, the flask retains 90% of its original colour on the bodythe powder measure has 3 stations but is not calibrated. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors. Get the best deals on flask silver antiques when you shop the. Find the worth of your vintage powder flasks and horns. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs a rare english drinks or liquor flask, by james dixon and sons, ltd.
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