A Plain Pistol Powder Flask, Mid 19th Century. With body of flattened oval section and stamped ‘SYKES’ (minor dent to one side) with tapering nozzle and base stamped ‘SYKES PATENT’ retain gin nearly all of its original finish and blue to spring. An exceptional example.
(Plain Flask No. 165 - The Powder Flask Book, Ray Riling).
Dimensions:
Height: 12.2 cm (including nozzle)
Width: 4 cm