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CIRCA 1850
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A LARGE TIN GUNPOWDER STORAGE FLASK, AND TWO JAPANNED GUNPOWDER CANISTERS
Circa 1850
The first bottle-shaped with applied circular plaque with stamped inscription 'This Flask is The Property of John Hall & Son Gunpowder Manufacturers 23 Lombard Street London', complete with cylindrical cap (base repaired); the second of oval section with hinged lid, and painted 'Gunpowder' in gold letters on the front; the third of circular section
The first 15½in. (39.4cm.) high, the second and third 8in. (20.3cm.) high (3)
Circa 1850
The first bottle-shaped with applied circular plaque with stamped inscription 'This Flask is The Property of John Hall & Son Gunpowder Manufacturers 23 Lombard Street London', complete with cylindrical cap (base repaired); the second of oval section with hinged lid, and painted 'Gunpowder' in gold letters on the front; the third of circular section
The first 15½in. (39.4cm.) high, the second and third 8in. (20.3cm.) high (3)
Literature
(The second) W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, British Gunmakers Their Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment, plate 35
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.