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. Please view all pictures provided closely to make your own condition assessments as pictures are a part of the description. If you are wanting to buy antique or collectible flasks. In 1823 thomas smith withdrew and william frederick dixon, the eldest son of james, joined the firm.
This style of flask is listed in ray rilings powder flask book and also a lot of other books. 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. About 1831 the powder flask trade was introduced when james dixon bought. Find great deals on ebay for james dixon flask and james dixon sons flask. The wood stock has a checkered pistol grip and a rifle style butt plate. Hunting and shooting antiques, james dixon shot flask. An excellent large flask by james dixon and son, sheffield. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Rare english when faux book drinks flask by james dixon and. There are a number of wonderful books available and below i have listed some of my favorites. Hip flask james dixon antique sheffield victorian vintage. These are often found accompanying cased colt model 1849 revolvers produced at samuel colts london factory from 185357. 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.
The screws used to fix the top to the body are ironsteel, imitations even old ones generally used brass. Many of the fine examples of collector flasks have one of two different stamps. The flask is in good condition usable with a nickle to quarter size dent on the back. 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. 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. Different types of 19th century military powder flasks.
Rare english when faux book drinks flask by james dixon. With the cover on, the flask measures 478 x 212 wide. This appears to be an antique and not a modern made piece. For dixon isnt possible an exact dating as the firm never adopted a system of dates on its silverplate marks. A very nice english 19th century antique powder flask by james. Lots of information on internet about the splendid history of this family and their business in england. Get the best deals on collectible flasks 1900 now when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on vintage flask when you shop the largest online selection at. Has 4 eyelets and a large patent top with outside spring with extra large detached charger. This is a beautiful flask depicts a hunting scene of a irish setter standing in front of a tree. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs a rare english drinks or liquor flask, by james dixon and sons, ltd. It is constructed of copper and estimated to be produce in the 1850s. The fixed spout unscrews from the body and all else seems to work properly. The flask has in relief a brace of english pointers.
Get the best deals on flask silver antiques when you shop the. Sterling silver and snake skin hip flask by james dixon. 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. 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. Flask is 6 34 from the bottom of the body to the bottom of the charger. In good condition with some light dents and the spout is cracked, seams are good. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors. An exceptional, fine and impressive antique george v glass, english sterling silver and snake skin mounted hip flask. 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. This lot features a set of two james dixon and sons of sheffield powder flasks. We regularly find items for collectors who place a request with us. Very unusual, possibly prototype over under rifle shotgun combination gun.
It has a tip down barrel, back action locks, and double exposed hammers. The flask shows some original traits that was common to antique flasks of the pre and post civil war period. Cocktail book, cocktail shaker, the fragile, barbour, 1920s, vintage antiques. I found some wear as per pic from a home smoke and animal free. Dixon and sons was a period supplier of antique flasks and continued supplying shooting accessories until about 1915. We have the best deals on antique flask so stop by and check us out first. Leather shot flask with embossed dog design doublesided embossed buck deer copper flask peace flask with stars in oval fantastic artwork small antique powder horn 1800s leather shot flask doublesided copper.
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. 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. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors weekly. Antique james dixon sons pewter flask england sheffield hammered 17oz rare. Antique sheffield james dixon sons pewter liquor hip flask 70 oz 0 results. Three vintage antique leather shot powder flasks, for black powder muzzle loader. Rare antique sterling silver novelty book shaped flask. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A zinc flask measuring 8 long with a 3 position spout. Find great deals on ebay for james dixon sons sheffield and james dixon sons sheffield flask. Whisky hip flasks in antique sterling silver bryan douglas. The best advice i can offer to the novice collector is, read books.
This diminutive flask measures only 2 38 high by 78 wide. A brass shot flask by the famous james dixon of sheffield. The body is in very good condition, it is 7 oal including spout, excluding. This piece is a great example of a well made standing seam flask. 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. Antique hip flask, james dixon sheffield, engraved thomas halle, staley bridge. 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.
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. We are having a clear out and uploading items regularly. The top half of the flask is bound with brown leather, while the screw off lid and removable cup are made of silver plate. 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 james dixon, master cutler whose reminiscences feature in this book was. 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. This pieces was given a estimated valued at 300 dollars. I believe it is made of copper with a brass end cap. 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. Unfollow james dixon sons sheffield flask to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Antique pewter hip flask james dixon and sons, sheffield. The condition is very good for its age, with light surface marks and scratches. Antiques atlas victorian silvered hip flask by james dixon.