POWDER FLASK, 19th century, in darkened steel, steel spout with 'drams' measurer, with external spring operated cut off, marked for maker 'Dixon & Sons/Patent' (approx size 5x16.5cm) (Riling p276, no.202) [illustrated]; another similar but in copper, brass spout and measurer, with steel operated cut off, marked for maker 'Dixon & Sons' (approx size 5x17cm) (Riling p276, no.202). The first cut off spring not working properly, both with a few small dents, otherwise nearly very fine. (2)