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1920s Antique Silverplate & Leather Hip Flask

Name: 1920s Antique Silverplate & Leather Hip Flask
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,000

London Fine Antiques

Exeter, Devon

Condition Notes: Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less

Description: This is an antique hip flask. An English, leather bound, glass and silver plated retirement or celebration gift, dating to … more This is an antique hip flask. An English, leather bound, glass and silver plated retirement or celebration gift, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Tactile in form and of usable pocket size at 3/16th of a pint
Displaying a desirable aged patina and appealing weathering
Glass vial bound in quality crimson red leather
Silver plated removable drinking cup fits tightly against the flask

Silvered screw cap benefits from the original cork lining
Viewing apertures to both sides to assess when the flask may need refilling
Maker's marks to base read 'JD & S - EPBM, 3/16 Pt, 583A' - James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield
Made in England, this example stamped with Cockburns Ltd, Cardonald - Scotland

This is a desirable antique hip flask, likely presented in retirement or celebration to an employee of Cockburn & Co, a Scottish engineering company of the late Victorian and early 20th century period. Quality finish throughout, and as useful today as it was 100 years ago. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy or pass on as a gift.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 8cm (3.25'')
Max Depth: 3cm (1.25'')
Max Height: 12.5cm (5'') less

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Exeter, Devon

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