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Lot 147

A Rare Gunpowder And Shot Dispenser
19th Century

30 November 2016, 11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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A Rare Gunpowder And Shot Dispenser
19th Century

Comprising two tin canisters soldered together against a back-plate and japanned black overall, each with hinged lid and clasp for a padlock, inscribed 'Gunpowder' and 'Shot' in gilt letters respectively, and with calibrated adjustable brass nozzles at the bottom each with glass inspection windows (one broken), and drop-shaped cut-off levers each with a circular catch for a padlock
34 cm. high

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For another example by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield and sold in these Rooms, see Antique Arms & Armour..., 27 September 2001, lot 34

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