Powder case
Sykes
Category
Metalwork
Date
1850
Materials
leather, iron
Measurements
70 mm (Width) x 10 mm (Depth); 210 mm (Length)
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Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire
NT 980288
Summary
English leather shot flask, c1850
Full description
English leather shot flask, c1850 Leather bag-shaped body with iron suspension ring (detached). Iron charger, marked with the makers name “Sykes” and calibrations “1½ oz,” & “1¼ oz”. Spring activated rocker-type cut-off.
Provenance
Formerly on loan but purchased on 26th September 2008 from Mrs Mary Henry on behalf of the Clive Family.
Marks and inscriptions
Sykes (on charger)
Makers and roles
Sykes, manufacturer