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SERPENT HEAD POWDER FLASK.

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Serpent head powder horn with horn body. Ebony butt, two faux eyes, Mother of Pearl buttons & brass head. Flash appears to be mid-19th century. Overall length 9 1/2" from top to bottom. CONDITION: brass parts show overall fading to yellow & some tarnishing. Body shows some scuffing, dings & age related wear. (02-25353/MJC). $300-500.

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SERPENT HEAD POWDER FLASK.

Lot 3463

Estimate $300-$500Apr 19, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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COLLECTOR SELECT FIREARMS AUCTION - APRIL 19

Apr 19, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

Fairfield, ME, United States

TWELVE PISTOL POWDER FLASKS.: Mostly 3"-4", includes flasks labeled Riling 121, 122, 307, 247, 303, 323, 343, 562, 584, 709, 710. CONDITION: good overall, 122-dented, 343 missing charger. (02-25907/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

Apr 19, 2026TWELVE PISTOL POWDER FLASKS.

FOUR EAGLE PISTOL FLASKS.: 4"-4.5", Riling 754, 760, 765 dented, 767. CONDITION: good to very good overall. (02-25908/JS). NON-GUN. $350-550.

Apr 19, 2026FOUR EAGLE PISTOL FLASKS.

TWO COLT EAGLE PISTOL POWDER FLASKS.: 4.5" single sided eagle (tagged Riling 809), 4.25" double sided eagle flask (tagged Riling 805) charged marked "Made in England / Dixson & Sons". CONDITION: very good. (02-25909/JS). NON-GUN.

Apr 19, 2026TWO COLT EAGLE PISTOL POWDER FLASKS.

TEN DECORATED HUNTING POWDER FLASKS.: 1) 8" deer and deer head, Riling 988. 2) 7" dog & game, tagged Riling 600. 3) 8" dogs & deer head, "MATHESSON" Riling 570. 4) 7.75" dogs chasing deer, Riling 984. 5) 7.5" white metal, hanging game,

Apr 19, 2026TEN DECORATED HUNTING POWDER FLASKS.

SIX EAGLE POWDER FLASKS.: Mix of reproduction and original flasks, labeled Riling 779, two 796, 798, 820, 859. CONDITION: fair to good, several with open or re-soldered seams. (02-25911/JS). NON-GUN. $600-900.

Apr 19, 2026SIX EAGLE POWDER FLASKS.

FIVE DECORATED HUNTING POWDER FLASKS.: 1) 6.5" embossed pheasant, Riling 498. 2) 7" Riling 729, missing hooks and open seams. 3) 8" "GROE PATENT" embossed dog's head, Riling 939, open and resoldered seams. 4) 6.25" embossed countryside

Apr 19, 2026FIVE DECORATED HUNTING POWDER FLASKS.

FOUR LARGE DECORATED POWDER FLASKS.: 1) 8" dolphin, Riling 1243, "BARTRAM & CO", soldered seam. 2) 8.5" acorn, oak leaves, buck's head, Riling 950, missing spring. 3) 8.5" Hawksley violin-shape, Riling 1348. 4) 8.5" "SYKES PATENT",

Apr 19, 2026FOUR LARGE DECORATED POWDER FLASKS.

TEN DECORATED HUNTING POWDER FLASKS.: 1) 9" clamshell, Riling 388. 2) 8" Hawksley, Riling 662. 3) 9" Riling 366. 4) 8" Bartram, missing part of charger. 5) 8" Riling 540, dented. 6) 7" Riling 372. 7) 8" Hawksley, Riling 527. 8) 8.5"

Apr 19, 2026TEN DECORATED HUNTING POWDER FLASKS.

FOURTEEN DECORATED HUNTING POWDER FLASKS.: 1) 7" "W. POWELL & SON-BIRMINGHAM", looks like Riling 504 but this one marked. 2) 7" zinc, Riling 338. 3) 7" zinc, Riling 262. 4) 10" Dixson, Riling 558. 5) 8.25" American Flask Co, Riling 296. 6)

Apr 19, 2026FOURTEEN DECORATED HUNTING POWDER FLASKS.

GROUP OF 5 VINTAGE "LIBERTY CAP" SHAPED POWDER: HORNS. Ranging from 6" to 8", variant construction, 2 have brass butt caps & chargers. CONDITION: 3 are good to very good overall, other 2 have reproduction charger parts. (02-25916/JS). NON-GUN.

Apr 19, 2026GROUP OF 5 VINTAGE "LIBERTY CAP" SHAPED POWDER

EIGHT VICTORIAN EMBOSSED LEATHER SHOT POUCHES.: Varying 8-9" each with brass measures, 7 are maker marked. CONDITION: good overall, one American Flask company is resewn on edges, the single 4lb unmarked one has hole. (02-25917/JS). NON-GUN.

Apr 19, 2026EIGHT VICTORIAN EMBOSSED LEATHER SHOT POUCHES.

FINE GROUP OF 8 JAMES DIXON RIFLE & SHOTGUN: POWDER FLASKS. 9" embossed design with patent charger with glass windows and rotating top, 9" tin flask with 2 glass windows & patent powder measure charger, 8" embossed rifle stock, 8.5" with

Apr 19, 2026FINE GROUP OF 8 JAMES DIXON RIFLE & SHOTGUN

8 PISTOL POWDER FLASKS.: 7 have eagles, one has pistol, "marked" Remington Arms". CONDITION: good overall as a mix of original & reproductions. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. (02-24848-12). NON-GUN.

Apr 19, 20268 PISTOL POWDER FLASKS.

NO LOT.: NO LOT.

Apr 19, 2026NO LOT.

TEN DIFFERENT PISTOL FLASKS.: 10 flasks ranging from 3" to 5" including: 3" Sykes with most varnish retained, 4.5" Skyes, 5" clamshell decorated Patent marked with leather collar & much varnish, white metal 4" Dixson hallmarked

Apr 19, 2026TEN DIFFERENT PISTOL FLASKS.

TEN DECORATED PISTOL POWDER FLASKS.: Ranging from 4" to 4.5". CONDITION: good to very good overall. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. (02-24848-16/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

Apr 19, 2026TEN DECORATED PISTOL POWDER FLASKS.

SEVEN SCARCE BRASS BOUND EARLY HORN POWDER: HORNS. Four have the early cylindrical chargers often associated with Paterson shotguns & rifles, 6.5" to 8". 7" leather covered with cut-out windows to see powder levels, 8" white metal bounded, 4"

Apr 19, 2026SEVEN SCARCE BRASS BOUND EARLY HORN POWDER

GERMAN FLAT HORN POWDER FLASK.: German state flat horn powder flask likely from mid 18th century. Overall length 9". No sprout present. CONDITION: horn shows scattered age related wear, staining & a couple light c hips. Iron parts a

Apr 19, 2026GERMAN FLAT HORN POWDER FLASK.

EUROPEAN 19TH CENTURY POWDER FLASK.: European powder flask that appears to be from the 19th century. Tip is brass but rest of flask is of horn construction. 9 1/2" overall length. CONDITION: brass is a dark patina with oxidation. Sprout

Apr 19, 2026EUROPEAN 19TH CENTURY POWDER FLASK.

LOT OF TWO BRITISH POWDER FLASKS.: This lot consists of the following powder flasks: 1) British Bag Flask. Adjustable powder measure. Appears to be mid 19th century. Overall length 7 1/2" from top to bottom. Horn body. Brass hardware.

Apr 19, 2026LOT OF TWO BRITISH POWDER FLASKS.

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