Finds such as these are rare,
as it’s a fascinating piece of the early XX century history of England
G & J.W. Hawksley was a manufacturing firm based in Sheffield, England,
recognized for producing powder flasks and gun loading tools,
especially prominent in the mid-1800s.
It was founded by brothers George and John William Hawksley.
Of rounded rectangular form,
(the shape is slightly curved to give a good fit
to the body when in a pocket), the flask is leather covered &
top mounted with a hinged lid.
Bearing English hallmarks:
Maker’s mark - G & J.W.H (Hawksley)
Crown & lion passant – for English sterling silver & a letter date
Retailed by Harrods, London.
The flask is further engraved with the initials “R.B.” –
for Sir Richard Burbridge who was a chairman of Harrods,
Knightsbridge, London
Dimensions: 11.5cm (H) x 6.5cm (W)
Weight: 191gr.
Despite dating from early XXc,
the flask is in beautiful original condition
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AU$1,250.00Price
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