Description
Item number : UK DIXON PS 1107B-1
Origin : United Kingdom
Style : Powder and Shot measure combined
Maker : James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield
Markings : “DIXON & SONS 1107B” at the side of the cup
Weights : SHOT OZ 1, 1 1/8, 1 1\4, 1 3/8, 1½ , Powder drams 2½, 2¾, 3, 3¼, 3½
Weight : 45 grams
Materials : Nickel silver plated brass with ebony round handle.
Condition : Good and fully functioning.
Repairs : None
Remarks :
8This tool comes from the Alexander Henry gun case.
The 1882 catalogue describes this tool as:
1107 Best hard soldered measure with ebony handle for powder and shot combined.
1107A is not mentioned.
1107B Best hard soldered measure with ebony handle for powder and shot combined. Nickel silver plated.
1107A is a completely different system. 1107B is extraordinary big and the usual system