G. & J.W. Hawksley G & J.W HAWKSLEY Gun Sized Brass Knuckle Joint Lever Black Powder Pouch with Foliate & Game Scene. 22490:4. 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, -325 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. This is an excellent, copper, gun size, black powder flask by C & JW Hawksley. It is deeply embossed with game and foliate decoration. The screw top brass charger has marked measurement adjustment, only notches. The spring lever is fully functioning with a strong action. The charger is crisply marked ‘C & J.W. Hawksley Sheffield’. The flask is 20 cm length and 8 ½ cm at its widest. The price for this attractive flask includes UK delivery. 22490:4