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Quality Antique Silver Plated Crocodile Hip Spirit Flask C1900 Hunting Shooting
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Quality Antique Silver Plated Crocodile Hip Spirit Flask C1900 Hunting Shooting

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 October 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A superb very stylish solid silver plated hip flask. It is marked B.Finnigan. Finnigans was founded by Brian Finnigan established in 1830 in Manchetser. Brian Finnigan was a Irishman descended from Brian Boru, the king of Ireland in the high Middle Ages. It has been stylishly designed having a bayonet top, detachable cup, and crocodile leather clad body. It is in superb condition being free from splits holes chips cracks and repairs, the odd faint mark to the cup. It measures approx. 6.25 inches (16cm) tall by 3.25 inches (8.4cm) wide and weighs 378 grams. A superbly made very high quality piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Hip Flask to the 1900s.

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36073
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A superb very stylish solid silver plated hip flask. It is marked B.Finnigan. Finnigans was founded by Brian Finnigan established in 1830 in Manchetser.
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Brian Finnigan was a Irishman descended from Brian Boru, the king of Ireland in the high Middle Ages.
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It has been stylishly designed having a bayonet top, detachable cup, and crocodile leather clad body. It is in superb condition being free from splits holes chips cracks and repairs, the odd faint mark to the cup. It measures approx. 6.25 inches (16cm) tall by 3.25 inches (8.4cm) wide and weighs 378 grams. A superbly made very high quality piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Hip Flask to the 1900s.

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SA1092859
Dealers Internal Ref
36073
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An antique silver-plated hip flask featuring a brown crocodile skin sleeve and a rounded screw cap.
QUALITY ANTIQUE SILVER PLATED CROCODILE HIP SPIRIT FLASK c1900 HUNTING SHOOTING
Ref: SA1092859
An antique silver-plated hip flask featuring a brown crocodile skin sleeve and a rounded screw cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFlasks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Crocodile Skin
  • ColourSilver and Brown
  • MotifsHinged cap, Crocodile leather wrap, Curved contour

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Edwardian hip flasks gained immense popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, commonly utilised by sportsmen, hunters, and travellers to carry spirits during outdoor pursuits.

Authentic period flasks were typically constructed from sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring glass bodies encased in leather, crocodile skin, or wicker for improved grip and durability.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmarks, makers marks, the quality of the hinge mechanisms, and the natural ageing characteristics of the leather or metal plating.

This piece can be displayed on a gentlemans library desk, incorporated into a vintage bar cart arrangement, or showcased on a study shelf alongside other collectables.

Silver plate should be polished gently with a non-abrasive cloth to avoid damaging the finish, while leather or skin components require occasional treatment with a neutral leather conditioner to prevent drying.
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