Flask help

[Grinnydog]

I am trying to get any info on this flask,that I had been using for many years now. I have never seen one like it before. I figgured someone on the MLF may have some info on it. It is 4.5 inches tall and has two {one shallow and one deep}compartments in the bottom. Any info would greatly appreciated! Thanks,,,Grinnydog.

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[Wes/Tex]

I believe the two compartments were intended to hold caps and round balls, the larger one is obviously for the balls. have seen a couple over the years but not just like yours. Looks interesting.

 

[daveinny]

Your flask is known as a compartment flask, this one happens to be a pistol flask. They were made by different manufactures, Dixon. Hawksley and American Flask and Powder Co. Dating somewhere 1880's 1890's. Here is a link to an auction site where one recently sold[url] http://www.cowanauctions.com/public/demo/past_sales_view_item.asp?ItemId=29886[/url]
Dave

 

[Grinnydog]

Staghorn,Thanks for the info!!! Grinny.