POWDER FLASK, 19th century, in copper in the shape of a rifle butt, brass spout with 'drams' measurer, with external spring operated cut off, with two suspension loops on one side, marked for maker 'James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, Improved Patent', embossed on both sides with decorative scrolls and checkered section, at top of one side marked with diamond shaped panel 'J' above 'C/7' at sides '3' below, all around 'Rd' (Registry mark - 1880/January/7/Parcel no.3), on the other side 'No./94923' (approx size 8x22cm) (Riling p413, no.1339). The spring of the cut off appears to be broken and some contact marks, otherwise good fine.