Antique B. P. flasks, value??

black bear 84 · June 23, 2005, 12:55 PM

Maybe somebody can give me an idea of what I have here??
The first one was made by Dixon and Sons of Sheffield, the top unescrew as oppose to the others that are retained by screws.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Best regards
black bear 84

armedandsafe · June 23, 2005, 09:20 PM

Start here: http://arms2armor.com/Flasks/flasks.htm#MISC

Pops

black bear 84 · June 24, 2005, 12:44 PM

Armendansafe,

Thank you for a fantastic link.!!!
Best regards
black bear 84

fastforty · July 15, 2005, 12:25 AM

Not having clicked on the link (or knowing much about them in general), I'd guess that the one on the right is most likely the oldest, most sought after & valuable of the bunch (the others are quite nice though). Most of the old flasks will surprise you with their value, some are prohibitively expensive.

Would like to see another pic or two (from different angles) of the mecahanics of the one on the right. *scratches head*

wrcook · July 18, 2005, 03:26 PM

Greetings

That is a nice group of shotgun flasks. The one on the far right is a shot flask, for holding and giving measured charges of bird shot. The flask spouts should be marked in drams ( or the symbol which is sort of a "z" shaped squiggly thing

) if they are for a shotgun.

Bill

June 23, 2005, 12:55 PM	#1
black bear 84 Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Posts: 246	Antique B. P. flasks, value?? Maybe somebody can give me an idea of what I have here?? The first one was made by Dixon and Sons of Sheffield, the top unescrew as oppose to the others that are retained by screws. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Best regards black bear 84

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armedandsafe Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: Moses Lake WA Posts: 1,001	Start here: http://arms2armor.com/Flasks/flasks.htm#MISC Pops __________________ Armed and Safe: Not just a theory If it time to bury them, it is time to dig them up. Remember, "Behind every blade of grass."

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fastforty Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 1999 Location: In a kornfield in kalifornia Posts: 1,161	Not having clicked on the link (or knowing much about them in general), I'd guess that the one on the right is most likely the oldest, most sought after & valuable of the bunch (the others are quite nice though). Most of the old flasks will surprise you with their value, some are prohibitively expensive. Would like to see another pic or two (from different angles) of the mecahanics of the one on the right. scratches head __________________ When Banjos are outlawed, only Outlaws will have Banjos The Bible is my lawbook. I turn the other cheek when applicable, and spend the rest of my days resisting evil at every front, until I have breathed my last breath.

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June 24, 2005, 12:44 PM	#3
black bear 84 Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Posts: 246	Armendansafe, Thank you for a fantastic link.!!! Best regards black bear 84

July 18, 2005, 03:26 PM	#5
wrcook Member Join Date: July 7, 2004 Posts: 30	Greetings That is a nice group of shotgun flasks. The one on the far right is a shot flask, for holding and giving measured charges of bird shot. The flask spouts should be marked in drams ( or the symbol which is sort of a "z" shaped squiggly thing ) if they are for a shotgun. Bill