Bookshaped hip flask titled a pleasant surprise by james lotart. Made in england included is a link to a picture of the flask. This midsized flask would be appropriate for a smaller caliber cased pistol or. It was made by the very good firm of james dixon and sons. The company expanded steadily throughout the 19th century. Antique novelty silver spirit hip flask in the form of a secret book. These came in 3 sizes and 3 colours of red, brown and green that looked like books. Their products included hundreds of items for use in the kitchen and the dining room as well as items such as candlesticks. Today the sign at the gate of the financial park on labuan island leads only to a muddy building site and a cluster of pile drivers, but by the end of 1995 the islands small town should be overshadowed by at least mdollars 400m worth of office, condominium and commercial buildings. James dixon hip flask for sale in uk view 64 bargains.
Bagtype powder flasks with lanyard rings, manufactured by. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors. Hey, i need help identifying the value of a james dixon and sons flask my mother gave me to sell. Join facebook to connect with vinh phung and others you may know. James dixon and sons silver plated hip flask late 1890s. These flask are for the colt model 1849 london pocket percussion revolver, also british proofed colt model 1855 root percussion revolvers in. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. There are 31 james dixon flask for sale on etsy, and they cost. The top half of the flask is bound with brown leather, while the screw off lid and removable cup are made of silver plate. James went into partnership with thomas smith as manufactures of britannia metal and sheffield plate goods, with premises at 16 silver street, sheffield. Glass body with leather top, removable silver plate bottom and top. A conical hunting flask by james dixon and sons, with silverplated top, in its original tan leather case case 27cm long. A lovely old conical glass flask, with silver plated captive lid. This pieces was given a estimated valued at 300 dollars.
Kuala lumpur, officially the federal territory of kuala lumpur wilayah persekutuan kuala lumpur, or commonly known as kl, is the national capital of malaysia as well as its largest city in the country. James dixon silver plated glass hip flask antique silver plate. It is possible that these products were introduced by dixons specifically because of prohibition. Flask figures 391, 400, 402, 409, 417 and 431 show an overall design created and named by dixon. Check out our james dixon flask selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our flasks shops. Nov 22, 2017 james dixon pairs up with justin henry for the third book in the titan trilogy titan screwed provides a look at the wwf from january 1997 through wrestlemania xiv, covering every major element of the wwfs evolution into the attitude era. The firm were awarded several prizes in different classes for silver and britannia metal at the great exhibition in 1851. Has 4 eyelets and a large patent top with outside spring with extra large detached charger. If anyone can help with any information related to this item, id be vastly. It is constructed of copper and estimated to be produce in the 1850s. As in all collecting, condition is everything and the dents may hurt the value of yours a bit. Antique silver hip flasks and silver spirit flasks from.
The flask is in good condition but missing the leather covering the top half. The most common james dixon flask material is metal. The top half of the flask is bound with brown leather, while the screw off lid and removable cup. This lot features a set of two james dixon and sons of sheffield powder flasks. Has 4 eyelets, and a small repair done on one seam. Rare english when faux book drinks flask by james dixon and. Plate v, numbers one, two and three, are made by james dixon and son of sheffield. The factory was located at cornish place, while a london showroom opened in 1873 at 37 ludgate hill. The books title is a pleasant surprise and the flask holds 8 ounces of whatever liquid you. James dixon pairs up with justin henry for the third book in the titan trilogy titan screwed provides a look at the wwf from january 1997 through wrestlemania xiv, covering every major element of the wwfs evolution into the attitude era. Handmade in sheffield, england corner fill flask produced by prestigious british silversmith james dixon. Unscrewing the gold plated corner reveals a secret compartment for storing eight ounces your favorite liquid. Please click the link to print a ticket for our next event antiques for everyone summer at the nec birmingham. Fair condition with some dents and a little chewed around the top of the charger but these flasks are difficult to find and it is all completely original.
Those used to seeing only flasks intended for use with modern reproduction revolvers or long arms may be surprised at the variety of sizes to be found. They were manufacturers of pewterware, electroplated britannia metal, silverware and electroplated nickel silver. Publication 930831ft processed by ft 930831 by victor mallet. Peterson noted firearm specialist and author this is a large heavy book with a beautiful dustjacket containing over 1600. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. James dixon has 122 books on goodreads with 3915 ratings. James dickson 1930s silver plated spectacle for sale i have the superb antique james dixon and sons hip flask.
James dixon nelsons blood gold plated book flask sir. First in this lot is the james dixon and sons of sheffield quick loading fire proof marked flasks. Five position charger, for the colt model 1860 army or colt dragoon percussion revolver. James dixon nelsons blood gold plated book flask sir jacks. Save james dixon sons sheffield flask to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
A vintage hip flask clandestinely disguised in the form of a leather bound book, nelsons blood. Silver plate screw cap and removable silver plate base cup which is not engraved so could easily be personalised with a. Dixon was a major maker of flasks and accouterments during the mid19 th century and the flasks, oilers and other gun accessories made by the firm are ubiquitous in cased english firearms sets. Number one is a leather flask that went with number two or three. The metal flask, successor to the powder horn collectors weekly. Made in metal, covered in artistic shades of batik leather, gilt edges and corners. Powder flasks 69 bullet molds 42 molds, flasks, ammo, images 4 by price. Antique silver hip flasks and silver spirit flasks from nigel. Silver plate screw cap and removable silver plate base cup which is not engraved so could easily be personalised with a loved ones name or. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs a rare english drinks or liquor flask, by james dixon and sons, ltd. A hallmarked silver and leather cased spirit hip flask, james dixon. Some cracking to the leather but a good usable flask.
Novelty silver plated and leather bound book hip flask. Antique english sterling silver widebodied safari flask for a large alpha hand. They were a world leader in manufacturing shooting accessories through nineteenth century and exported powder flasks in large quantities to americ. Hip flask james dixon antique sheffield victorian vintage. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about james dixon flask. A conical hunting flask by james dixon and sons, with silverplated. The 19th century 1800s is a particular favourite for militaria collectors, with a number of famous battles and conflicts taking place in this time for example, the famous battle of waterloo took place in 1815. James dixon conical glass flask in tan leather case. Corpus of articles from the english newspaper the financial. They were a world leader in manufacturing shooting accessories through nineteenth century and exported powder flasks.
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