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19th Century Copper and Brass Powder Flask
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19th Century Copper and Brass Powder Flask

19th century
Description

A 19th‑century powder flask with a polished copper body and bold repoussé decoration in a radiating foliate pattern. The brass charger and spring mechanism are intact, with a pleasing aged patina to the fittings. A well‑made and attractive example of a Victorian sporting accessory, ideal for collectors of firearms, militaria, or field‑sport antiques.

Internal reference : SAI3132

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Copper Powder Flask to the 19th Century.

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SA1225331
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3132
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Description
A 19th‑century powder flask with a polished copper body and bold repoussé decoration in a radiating foliate pattern. The brass charger and spring mechanism are intact, with a pleasing aged patina to the fittings.
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A well‑made and attractive example of a Victorian sporting accessory, ideal for collectors of firearms, militaria, or field‑sport antiques.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Internal reference : SAI3132

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Copper Powder Flask to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225331
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3132
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A nineteenth-century copper and brass powder flask featuring an embossed fluted design and a brass nozzle mechanism.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century copper and brass powder flask featuring an embossed fluted design and a brass nozzle mechanism.

19th Century Copper and Brass Powder Flask

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
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Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A nineteenth-century copper and brass powder flask featuring an embossed fluted design and a brass nozzle mechanism.
19th Century Copper And Brass Powder Flask
Ref: SA1225331
A nineteenth-century copper and brass powder flask featuring an embossed fluted design and a brass nozzle mechanism.
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  • ObjectPowder Flasks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCopper, Brass
  • ColourWarm Copper
  • MotifsFluted embossed pattern, Pear-shaped body, Brass spring nozzle
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian powder flask is a functional sporting accessory shaped with a pear silhouette and a slender tapering neck. The body is formed from warm copper with a polished finish, complemented by brass fittings at the top that include a spring nozzle mechanism and a small side lug. The lower portion displays a bold repoussé fluted pattern radiating in leaf-like lobes toward the base, creating distinct light reflections across its curved surface. Measuring 20 cm high, 8 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep, this compact item fits neatly on a bookshelf or within a gentleman's library display case among militaria and firearm collectibles. It suits an interior setting focused on historical field-sport antiques, bringing a traditional tactile accent to a study, office, or reading room cabinet.

FAQs

Powder flasks were essential accessories for muzzle-loading firearms in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, used to safely carry and measure loose black powder for reloading field guns and sporting shotguns.

These items were typically constructed from stamped copper bodies joined along a seam, fitted with a brass top mechanism featuring a spring-loaded lever and an adjustable measuring nozzle.

Authentic period flasks display hand-assembled brass spring mechanisms, visible solder seams along the copper body, and natural signs of surface wear or patination around the neck and spout.

Small metallic curiosities like powder flasks are ideal for display on a desk, within a glass cabinet, or arranged on bookshelves alongside leather-bound volumes and classical brass accents.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. To prevent unnecessary wear to historical surfaces, avoid aggressive abrasive polishes, and handle with clean cotton gloves to protect against skin oils.
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