Antique james dixon book flask

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. Antiques atlas victorian silvered hip flask by james dixon. Dixon and sons was a period supplier of antique flasks and continued supplying shooting accessories until about 1915. The fixed spout unscrews from the body and all else seems to work properly. Certainly, american makers did not hesitate to pirate english designs. Flask is 6 34 from the bottom of the body to the bottom of the charger. The best advice i can offer to the novice collector is, read books. 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.

These are often found accompanying cased colt model 1849 revolvers produced at samuel colts london factory from 185357. 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 sheffield james dixon sons pewter liquor hip flask 70 oz 0 results. 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. Antique 19th century james dixon silver mounted hip flask in. It has a tip down barrel, back action locks, and double exposed hammers. 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. In 1830, the firm began making silver and plated goods at cornish place by acquiring the firm nicholson, ashforth and cutts. The body is in very good condition, it is 7 oal including spout, excluding. A brass shot flask by the famous james dixon of sheffield. Many of the fine examples of collector flasks have one of two different stamps. The wood stock has a checkered pistol grip and a rifle style butt plate. I found some wear as per pic from a home smoke and animal free.

The flask shows some original traits that was common to antique flasks of the pre and post civil war period. The top half of the flask is bound with brown leather, while the screw off lid and removable cup are made of silver plate. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. 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. 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. 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.

It is constructed of copper and estimated to be produce in the 1850s. A zinc flask measuring 8 long with a 3 position spout. In good condition with some light dents and the spout is cracked, seams are good. The james dixon, master cutler whose reminiscences feature in this book was. Whisky hip flasks in antique sterling silver bryan douglas. Find great deals on ebay for james dixon sons sheffield and james dixon sons sheffield flask. Has 4 eyelets and a large patent top with outside spring with extra large detached charger. Antique novelty silver spirit hip flask in the form of a. Antique pewter hip flask james dixon and sons, sheffield. Please view all pictures provided closely to make your own condition assessments as pictures are a part of the description. Sterling silver and snake skin hip flask by james dixon. The idea behind the powder flask was to store the gunpowder that was used for firing the gun.

The flask has in relief a brace of english pointers. This lot features a set of two james dixon and sons of sheffield powder flasks. Get the best deals on vintage flask when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on collectible flasks 1900 now when you shop the largest online selection at. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs a rare english drinks or liquor flask, by james dixon and sons, ltd. We have the best deals on antique flask so stop by and check us out first. We are having a clear out and uploading items regularly. Powder flasks for sale in uk 45 used powder flasks.

About 1831 the powder flask trade was introduced when james dixon bought. Find the worth of your vintage powder flasks and horns. This is a beautiful flask depicts a hunting scene of a irish setter standing in front of a tree. 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. Hip flask james dixon antique sheffield victorian vintage. This pieces was given a estimated valued at 300 dollars. We regularly find items for collectors who place a request with us. A great quality example, with twist top and original cork still present.

With the cover on, the flask measures 478 x 212 wide. For dixon isnt possible an exact dating as the firm never adopted a system of dates on its silverplate marks. The screws used to fix the top to the body are ironsteel, imitations even old ones generally used brass. There are a number of wonderful books available and below i have listed some of my favorites.

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. In 1823 thomas smith withdrew and william frederick dixon, the eldest son of james, joined the firm. Hunting and shooting antiques, james dixon shot 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. Find great deals on ebay for james dixon flask and james dixon sons flask. Three vintage antique leather shot powder flasks, for black powder muzzle loader. This appears to be an antique and not a modern made piece. 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. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors weekly. Very unusual, possibly prototype over under rifle shotgun combination gun. A very nice english 19th century antique powder flask by james. This style of flask is listed in ray rilings powder flask book and also a lot of other books.

If you are wanting to buy antique or collectible flasks. 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. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors. 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. James dixon hip flask for sale in uk view 67 bargains. This diminutive flask measures only 2 38 high by 78 wide. Rare english when faux book drinks flask by james dixon and. Unfollow james dixon sons sheffield flask to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cocktail book, cocktail shaker, the fragile, barbour, 1920s, vintage antiques.

The condition is very good for its age, with light surface marks and scratches. Antique james dixon sons pewter flask england sheffield hammered 17oz rare. Get the best deals on flask silver antiques when you shop the. 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 excellent large flask by james dixon and son, sheffield. This piece is a great example of a well made standing seam flask. Rare antique sterling silver novelty book shaped flask. Different types of 19th century military powder flasks. An exceptional, fine and impressive antique george v glass, english sterling silver and snake skin mounted hip flask. 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.