Powder Flasks

Shakethetrees · 13th October 2014, 02:55 AM

You might almost have to find a copy of the manufacturer's catalogs to track this one down.i think all design work was probably done in house, so unless a catalog somehow turns up, you might just be out of luck.

adrian · 13th October 2014, 08:58 PM

I have searched the records of the State Library in Sydney for drawings of a kangaroo similar to the figure on the flask, but no luck there either.

Hi Paul, according to that 1967 Caps & Flints article the image of the kangaroo has been taken direct from a broad sheet on the "Wonderful Kangooru". Also that this printed pamphlet was distributed in London early in the 19th century when these animals were first put on exhibition at Vauxhall Gardens, and that this pamphlet has been reprinted in the book "Patriots All". Hopefully they will have a copy of that at the library so you can see if the image is the same as that on your flask. Regards, Adrian.

Paul Duffy · 14th October 2014, 12:30 AM

Adrian, that's wonderful.I'll follow up and let you know.I have been looking for flask catalogues for years.And no kangaroos or lyrebirds.

13th October 2014, 02:55 AM	#1
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	You might almost have to find a copy of the manufacturer's catalogs to track this one down.i think all design work was probably done in house, so unless a catalog somehow turns up, you might just be out of luck.

13th October 2014, 08:58 PM	#2
adrian Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 130	I have searched the records of the State Library in Sydney for drawings of a kangaroo similar to the figure on the flask, but no luck there either. Hi Paul, according to that 1967 Caps & Flints article the image of the kangaroo has been taken direct from a broad sheet on the "Wonderful Kangooru". Also that this printed pamphlet was distributed in London early in the 19th century when these animals were first put on exhibition at Vauxhall Gardens, and that this pamphlet has been reprinted in the book "Patriots All". Hopefully they will have a copy of that at the library so you can see if the image is the same as that on your flask. Regards, Adrian.

14th October 2014, 12:30 AM	#3
Paul Duffy Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 31	Adrian, that's wonderful.I'll follow up and let you know.I have been looking for flask catalogues for years.And no kangaroos or lyrebirds.