POWDER FLASK, 19th century, in black leather covered steel with plain steel shield on one side, steel spout with 'drams' measurer, with external spring operated cut off, with provision for four suspension loops but no loops fitted, marked for maker 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield', the top of steel cover on one side is marked with diamond shaped panel '1/L' above 'E/6' at sides '2' below, all around 'Rd' (Registry mark - metal/1882/May/6/Parcel no.2) (approx size 10x23cm) (Riling p392, no.1089). Spring operated cut off appears jammed, a few spots with loss of leather, otherwise fine.