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Title Three-way powder flask by Sykes of Sheffield
Nationality British
Period c 1820-40
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This was made for a small pocket pistol or perhaps a pepperpot revolver, the charge being no more than 10 grains of powder. It is marked 'SYKES' on its body and maintains much of the original brown finish to the copper and some of the original lacquer to the brasswork. The calibre of the ball compartment would have been approximately .40 inch.

It measures 3.25 inches approximately.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[FIREARMS : Accessories : British : 19th Century]

testimonials

Buckle arrived this morning. Better than expected. Many thanks.

M H, UK, 11.12.2007

Found the item a little on the expensive side and a bit disappointed that you were unwilling to bend a bit on the price of the Officer's Tunic Eagle (half the fun of buying, after all, is the haggling), but impressed by the speed of delivery and the quality of the item. Was well worth it in the long run...

G F, UK, 30.08.2005

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