Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era “Stag & Oak Leaf” Powder Flask by G. & J.W. Hawksley-Sheffield with Original Rope Carrying Strap

Original Item. Only One Available. This is a stellar embossed brass powder flask manufactured by G. & J.W. Hawksley-Sheffield. George and John Williams, brothers are recorded as opening the company of G & JW Hawksley on the early 9th century, 1840. They did not make arms, but accouterments. Beyond this they specialized in gun powder flasks and silver flasks. This example retains its original rope carrying strap.

The flask is marked on the cap G. & J.W. HAWKSLEY SHEFFIELD. The cap screws on and off perfectly with no issue. The spring on the spout appears to have a period repair, and still works. The measuring spout however looks to be missing a piece. This example dates to the Mexican-American War period, but was likely meant as a hunting flask given the depiction. This is a very unique design with a stag’s head on each side with oak leaves and acorns below them. A very beautiful flask that will fit well into any Mexican-American War, Civil War, or 19th Century firearm collection! The flask measures roughly 8¾” in length and retains its rare rope carrying strap.

Comes ready for further research and display!