Very Large* G & J.W HAWKSLEY Brass Knuckle Joint Lever Black Powder Pouch Overall Pineapple Flask. 22532. Very Large* G & J.W HAWKSLEY Brass Knuckle Joint Lever Black Powder Pouch Overall Pineapple Flask. 22532. 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 295 & 298 of Rilings book for the exact style flask pictured). 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 extra-large flask (25 ½ cm long and 11 cm at its widest) is classed as an ‘overall’ covering, depicting a pineapple. The edges have a foliate design with 4 hangers and its original chain. The screw top brass charger has marked measurement adjustment notches 3 to 4 in ¼ increments. The spring lever is fully functioning with a strong action. The charger is crisply marked ‘C & J.W. Hawksley Sheffield’. The base has had a knock at some time throughout its life and appears to have been professionally repaired. *The standard sized flask in image one is for reference only and not included in the sale*. The price for this extremely large and scarce flask includes UK delivery. 22532