{"product_id":"original-british-u-s-civil-war-engraved-brass-powder-flask-by-dixon-of-sheffield-presented-to-chief-surgeon-edward-forman-taylor-of-1st-3rd-new-jersey-infantry-regiments","title":"Original British U.S. Civil War Engraved Brass Powder Flask by Dixon of Sheffield Presented to Chief Surgeon Edward Forman Taylor of 1st \u0026 3rd New Jersey Infantry Regiments","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous Civil War Era powder flask featuring a plain body. The flask was made by \u003cstrong\u003eJames Dixon \u0026amp; Sons of Sheffield\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the major British manufacturers of the Industrial Revolution. Both sides of the flask are hand-engraved, and appear to have been done during the Civil War period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEITHER OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE FIRST PHOTO ARE INCLUDED, THEY ARE SHOWN AS THE MEN WHO WE BELIEVE THE FLASK IS NAMED TO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side of the flask is engraved:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE.F. TAYLOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFROM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.F. NICHOLS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the other side is engraved:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIDDLETOWN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN.J.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our research, we believe this to denote that the flask was gifted to Chief Surgeon Edward Forman Taylor, who was born and later died in Middletown, New Jersey. He served during the Civil War as Chief Surgeon of the 3rd New Jersey Militia, and Chief Surgeon of the 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. When he died in 1909, he was Monmouth County’s oldest physician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had a more difficult time identifying Nichols, but we believe his identity to be General George Frederick Nichols, 118th New York Infantry Regiment. Nichols was born and died in Plattsburgh, New York, but in 1870 was confirmed at a Grace Episcopal Church in New Jersey. It is likely these two men would have crossed paths either during or after the war. This appears to be the most likely identification given the information on the flask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNichols served as Major and Colonel of the 118th New York Volunteers to the end of the Civil War. He was brevetted for gallant conduct at Fort Harrison, where he was severely wounded. He was also twice wounded at Drury's Bluff. He was promoted to General later in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flask measures 8” long with a still-functional spout and tension spring. There is some heavy denting as shown, but the engraving is still discernible, and rather heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding powder flask with a lovely history behind it, ready for further research and display. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45030096797765,"sku":"ONAC261081","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/1CDB1EEC-B8EB-4346-B8D3-41E079FAA4A3.jpg?v=1779133347","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-u-s-civil-war-engraved-brass-powder-flask-by-dixon-of-sheffield-presented-to-chief-surgeon-edward-forman-taylor-of-1st-3rd-new-jersey-infantry-regiments","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}