Original British U.S. Civil War Era 1850s James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Brass Powder Flask “Dead Game”

Original Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous Civil War Era powder flask featuring a quite macabre scene of “Dead Game”, several hunted animals hanging upside down to “dry”. The flask was made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield, one of the major British manufacturers of the Industrial Revolution. The depiction is one both sides.

The spring is unfortunately broken, so there is no pressure when pushing back on it, but the hole still opens and closes. The flask measures approximately 8 3/4” long. The cap still screws on and off without issue. There is no powder remaining in the flask. There are four small rings on the edges meant to hold the carrying strap which is now absent. This example dates to the Civil War period, but was likely meant as a hunting flask given the depiction. A very beautiful flask that will fit well into any Civil War or 19th Century firearm collection!