The first of steel and comprising a bullet mould incorporating a sprung capper/de-capper (some pitting); the second comprising brass-mounted three-way powder-flask with copper body of flattened oval section becoming circular at the base, tapering nozzle (cut-off spring incomplete) and ball compartment with pivoting circular cover, the base with threaded circular cover over the compartment for wads or percussion caps; the second with bag-shaped body covered in black leather, white-metal top stamped 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', and adjustable nozzle graduated from '2¼' to '3' Drams; the third with bag-shaped copper body, top stamped 'Sykes Patent', adjustable nozzle, and retaining much of its lacquered finish; the fourth with bag-shaped body embossed with vertical reeding, the top stamped 'Dixon & Son Improved Patent', and adjustable nozzle; two others, each with copper body embossed with a design of foliage on both sides; a miniature reproduction flask stamped 'Marsh'; and another reproduction flask, the body embossed with two game birds above a prone gun dog within strapwork on both sides (9)
The first 19.5 cm., the remainder 12 cm. to 21 cm.

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