Victorian* Brass Leather Pear Shaped Iron Black Powder Flask by BARTRAM & Co. 22028. Victorian* Brass Leather Pear Shaped Iron Black Powder Flask by BARTRAM & Co. 22028. Other Accessory

This is an excellent original complete English, Victorian, ‘Bartram & Co', Leather Shot Flask with brass nozzle (The company was founded in 1851 by William Bartram and operated until 1892 from 31 Castle St, Holborn (founded1855) Sheffield, England. Known to have manufactured a wide variety of powder flasks but was best known for the distinctive Dolphin design). It measures 7 ¾ “overall length and the leather pouch is 3 ½ " at its widest point. It has its original screw thread, brass nozzle with sprung lever and adjustable shot measures marked 'DRAMS 3, 2 ¾, 2 ½, 2 ¼'. The brass nozzle lever works crisply. All stitching of the leather is intact, and the nozzle retains its original brass finish. It is fully functioning and undented. See pages 71, 112 &158 of The Powder Flask Book by Ray Riling. The price includes UK delivery. 22028.