{"product_id":"original-u-s-mexican-american-war-era-foul-game-powder-flask-by-g-j-w-hawksley-sheffield-with-broken-spring","title":"Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era “Foul Game” Powder Flask by G. \u0026 J.W. Hawksley-Sheffield with Broken Spring","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a stellar embossed brass powder flask manufactured by G. \u0026amp; J.W. Hawksley-Sheffield. George and John Williams, brothers are recorded as opening the company of G \u0026amp; JW Hawksley on the early 9th century, 1840. They did not make arms, but accouterments. Beyond this they specialized in gun powder flasks and silver flasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flask is marked on the cap \u003cstrong\u003eG. \u0026amp; J.W. HAWKSLEY SHEFFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cap screws on and off perfectly with no issue. There is a small bit of powder remaining in the flask. The spring on the spout is unfortunately broken, and a piece of it is inside the flask. This piece could use some restoration. This example dates to the Mexican-American War period, but was likely meant as a hunting flask given the depiction. This is a very unique design with two birds hanging with ropes tied around their legs. A very beautiful flask that will fit well into any Mexican-American War, Civil War, or 19th Century firearm collection! The flask measures roughly 8¼” in length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42078767775813,"sku":"ONJR24RCAJ059","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24RCAJ059__01.jpg?v=1733958658","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-mexican-american-war-era-foul-game-powder-flask-by-g-j-w-hawksley-sheffield-with-broken-spring","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}