FINE Victorian 1800's Hallmarked J.D&S JAMES DIXON & SONS with the 'CROSSED TRUMPETS and BANNER Silver Glass Hunting Flask Leather Case. ..........James Dixon & Sons was established in 1806, Sheffield, London, Sidney and Melbourne, so fairly famous !!!............I acquired this drinking flask many years ago from a British Army Brigadier ( in the Welsh Countryside ) who fought the Japanese during WW2. His family had a truly impressive continuous Army service going back to the Napoleonic Wars with the french, including in the Boer War etc. .............This flask belonged to a Great Grandfather, and is in SUPERB CONDITION !!! No doubt carried on his horse during the military campaigns !!!............I cannot fault the flask, everything great, even the vintage leather is in fabulous condition for it's age, just the minor scuffs and marks !!!..........The silver could do with a slight polish, and the glass, but I have kept it as original !!!............The overall height of the leather case is approx 10 inches.............and just under 3 inches in diameter..........weighs approx 500Grams, nice chunky quality !!!!.........Tally Ho !!!.........Great item !!!........Perfect to go with a sword collection or similar !!!....................Please see my other interesting items !!!