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British Powder Flasks

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A life project achieved

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Twenty Five Years in the Making

A life project achieved

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Twenty Five Years in the Making

"It has been 25 years since Ian Ford and De Witt Bailey began their endeavours to bring this much-anticipated book to publication. Profusely illustrated with examples from collections far and wide, the book will prove to be the definitive guide to this neglected area of the applied arts."


David Williams . Director of Antique Arms & Armour . Bonhams

Over 160 copies NOW SOLD

The Ford family are self-publishing a 300-copy run of Ian and De Witt's incredible book.  To share this passion project now is a real privilege.


£80 + P&P 

(original early bird offer retained)


'The Book' was launched at Kempton Classic Arms Fair on  10 December 2023. 


Exploring the Makers & History of British Powder Flasks

A selection of book pages that include the author bios for Ian Ford and De Witt Bailey

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    useful links for the powder flask Enthusiast & collector

    Help to promote this book

    Fine Sporting Collectables Ltd

    Help to promote this book

    We are grateful for all of the help received to spread the word about the British Powder Flask book since launch: by email, website adverts, news items and links and social media posts. 


    As a small thank you  we would like to share some useful links for those of you looking to start a (British) powder flask collection (not forgetting all the associated sporting item possibilities too!) or to continue to grow your existing one - as well as some associations that you may be interested in finding out more about.

    Bonhams

    Fine Sporting Collectables Ltd

    Help to promote this book

    We are grateful to David Williams, Director of Arms & Armour at Bonhams for both writing the forward and being an active champion for our book.


    You can find out more about the Arms & Armour Department here: https://www.bonhams.com/department/ARM/arms-and-armour/


    You can find out about upcoming sales here:

    https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/upcoming/




    Fine Sporting Collectables Ltd

    Fine Sporting Collectables Ltd

    Garth Vincent Antique Arms & Armour

    With thanks to Andrew Iosson for adding a link to the Powder Flask section of the 

    Fine Sporting Collectables website.


    Keep up to date with new opportunities for your powder flask collection - and more here:

    https://www.finesportingcollectablesltd.co.uk



    Garth Vincent Antique Arms & Armour

    British Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain

    Garth Vincent Antique Arms & Armour

    With thanks to Dominic Vincent for adding a news item on their website about our book following the Kempton Antique Arms Fair in December.


    Keep up to date with antique arms and armour opportunities here:

    https://www.garthvincent.com


    British Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain

    British Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain

    British Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain

    We are grateful to David Minshall, the Editor of Black Powder Magazine for the Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain (Ian Ford was a regular contributor to this publication over many years) for helping to spread the word about our book.


    You can find out more information about this well established association here: https://www.mlagb.com/Home

    Kempton Classic Arms Fair

    British Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain

    British Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain

    With great thanks to the Kempton Classic Arms Fair team for letting us have a space at their event in December 2023 to officially launch British Powder Flasks. 


    A veritable treasure trove of antique to more modern arms - with plenty of quality powder flasks too!  


    Keep up to date on upcoming events here:  and we will add you here too: http://kemptonclassicarmsfair.co.uk

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    Want to see your company or name here?

    Want to see your company or name here?

    If you would like to help us spread the word and add a reciprocal link to your website - or share publicity do drop us an email and we will add you here too: info@britishpowderflasks.co.uk

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