Here is a medium sized powder flask made for a percussion longarm. This excellent condition flask from the 1850s exhibits the conventional tear-shaped copper body. The body is beautifully embellished with more stars and rosettes than you can count. Device measures approximately 7.75” long and has a 3.25” wide swell. This flask is equipped with adjustable spout and spring-loaded thumb stopper.

At the top, on each side of the flask, there is a small raised escutcheon plate with “DIXON.”  The side seams are strong and show no evidence of any separation. There were never any swivels on the sides. The spring of the charging mechanism still operates perfectly.

James Dixon & Sons was founded 1806 in Sheffield, was one of the major British manufacturers of the Industrial Revolution. They were a world leader in manufacturing shooting accessories through nineteenth century and exported powder flasks in large quantities to America.

This is a very beautiful, even red-brown patina covers the entire flask body and presents a pleasing and handsome appearance. A nice example of mid-century powder flask.   [jet][ph:L]

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