Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask with Silver Mounts

A naïve coconut shell “bugbear” powder flask carved as a fish with an open mouth surrounded by scales above a man hunting with a rifle and dogs, the underside plain, circa 1805. “Bugbear” coconut...

This fine powder horn has silver mounts by the silversmiths Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, hallmarked for London, 1803. The charger on the horn has three adjustments and a side lever system and the wider end of the horn has a silver cap engraved with two crests, shields and family mottoes. The crests are for the Maitland and Dick families and represent the lineage of Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland. The Maitland line, represented by the lion crest and the motto Consilio et Animus represents the arms of the male line. Maitland’s father, also Frederick Lewis Maitland (1730-1786), had an interesting and successful naval career though was rather overshadowed by the later successes of his son. The martlet (small bird) crest and motto In Domino Confido is the female line, in this case Margaret Dick, daughter of Viscount Frendraught. The Dick family was important in the clan hierarchy in Scotland, being the head of Clan Crichton and heir to Clan Makgill at this time. Provenance Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland KCB (1777-1839) and thence by descent Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland KCB (1777-1839) Born in Fife, Maitland was the father of a distinguished naval officer as discussed above. Mailtand joined the navy straight from school and, whilst serving on the frigate HMS Southampton under captain Robert Forbes...

Oak yacht tiller mounted on two deck planks from the author Arthur Ransome's 1931 Hilliard built yacht 'Nancy Blackett'. The tiller is from author Arthur Ransome's yacht 'Nancy Bl...

George III Lloyds patriotic fund silver and silver gilt vase and cover by Samuel Hennell, of Adam design, the lift-off cover with knop finial above an...

19th Century James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield copper and brass powder flask. Patent Dixon & sons mentioned on the plug. A side is made with repousse decoration. Four hallmark on...

Antique Embossed Brass Powder Flask – Hunting Scene Design This is a beautifully crafted 18th-century brass powder flask, featuring an ornate embossed hunting scene. The front showcases a finely detailed stag head and oak leaf motif, symbolizing traditional European hunting themes. The flask is made of solid brass with a warm, aged patina that adds to its charm and authenticity. • Material: Brass • Design: Embossed stag and foliage with rich detailing • Function: Vintage gunpowder flask (historically used with muzzle-loading firearms) • Condition: Very good antique condition with working spring-top spout and minor wear consistent with age Ideal for collectors of antique hunting memorabilia...

Antique 19th Century Embossed Copper and Brass Gun Powder Flask.

A FINE CARVED GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN 18TH CENTURY STAGS HORN POWDER FLASK - The front face expertly carved with two hunters in a wooded river bank scene with hounds and two flighting duc...