G. & J.W. Hawksley G & J.W HAWKSLEY Gun Sized Brass Knuckle Joint Lever Black Powder Pouch with Hanging Game Scene. 22490:1 Other Accessory

Established in 1845, the Sheffield based company Geo & JW Hawksley are recorded at 35 Smithfield 1845 and various addresses on Carver Street Sheffield from 1854 through to the 1940’s when the Company was bought by James Dixon & Sons (Bought by Dixons in 1947) (see pages 114, 218, -223 of Rilings book). Decoration of 19th century powder flasks varied dramatically with hunting, game animals, foliate, village, military and marine scenes together with a variety of material coverings. See page 380 of The Powder Flask Book by Ray Riling for the same pouch pictured. This is an excellent, copper, gun size, black powder flask by C & JW Hawksley. It is deeply embossed with hanging game and foliage decoration. The screw top brass charger has measurement adjustment 2 ½, 2 ¾, 3 & 3 ¼’ grains and spring lever which is fully functioning with a strong action. The charger is crisply marked ‘C & J.W. Hawksley Sheffield’. The flask is 21 ¼ cm length and 8 ½ cm at its widest. There is a small tear to the base and side. The price for this attractive flask includes UK delivery. 22490:1