the first medium sized, with copper body and Sykes patent graduated nozzle with spring cut-off; the second for a pistol, with copper body embossed with foliage, and G. & J.W. Hawksley patent graduated nozzle with spring cut-off; the third smaller, with copper body and brass nozzle and the fourth for a pocket pistol, with copper body stamped ‘Sykes’ and brass nozzle; the fifth with bevelled oblong body and brass nozzle with spring cut-off; together with seven further powder flasks in 19th century style, and four powder measures, the first: 15.7 cm (16)
Sold for £220
the first medium sized, with copper body and Sykes patent graduated nozzle with spring cut-off; the second for a pistol, with copper body embossed with foliage, and G. & J.W. Hawksley patent graduated nozzle with spring cut-off; the third smaller, with copper body and brass nozzle and the fourth for a pocket pistol, with copper body stamped ‘Sykes’ and brass nozzle; the fifth with bevelled oblong body and brass nozzle with spring cut-off; together with seven further powder flasks in 19th century style, and four powder measures, the first: 15.7 cm (16)
Auction: Arms, Armour & Militaria, 6th Dec, 2023