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Antique Victorian Silver Plated & Crocodile Leather Hip Flask C1890
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated & Crocodile Leather Hip Flask C1890

19th century
Sold 3 November 2025 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is a super antique silver plated and crocodile leather hip flask measuring 6" (15 cms) tall x 3 3/4" (9.5 cms) across.

It's in super condition with no chips or cracks to the glass and the crocodile leather is a beautiful colour and in superb condition.

The silver plated lid and cup are both in excellent condition and the flask is watertight and perfectly usable today.

It has the makers mark for James Dixon & Sons with the trumpet sign which was registered in 1881.

This lovely flask will come in a gift box.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Leather Hip Flask to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1109190
Dealers Internal Reference
9600
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Description
This is a super antique silver plated and crocodile leather hip flask measuring 6" (15 cms) tall x 3 3/4" (9.5 cms) across.
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It's in super condition with no chips or cracks to the glass and the crocodile leather is a beautiful colour and in superb condition.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. An antique Victorian silver-plated hip flask partially wrapped in brown crocodile leather, featuring a captive cap.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Silver Plated & Crocodile Leather Hip Flask C1890

The silver plated lid and cup are both in excellent condition and the flask is watertight and perfectly usable today.

It has the makers mark for James Dixon & Sons with the trumpet sign which was registered in 1881.

This lovely flask will come in a gift box.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Leather Hip Flask to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109190
Dealers Internal Ref
9600
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

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Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Telephone 07836 236 911
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Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian silver-plated hip flask partially wrapped in brown crocodile leather, featuring a captive cap.
Antique Victorian Silver Plated & Crocodile Leather Hip Flask c1890
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An antique Victorian silver-plated hip flask partially wrapped in brown crocodile leather, featuring a captive cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHip Flasks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, Crocodile leather
  • ColourBrown and Silver
  • MotifsCaptive screw cap, Leather sleeve casing, Curved body profile
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Hip flasks gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era, particularly among sportsmen, travellers, and hunters, as portable containers for carrying spirits discreetly.

These flasks were typically fashioned from base metals such as copper or brass with silver plating, often featuring removable cups at the base and exterior coverings of leather, such as pigskin or crocodile.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining hallmarks, makers marks, traditional construction methods, the patina of the silver plating, and the wear patterns on the leather casing.

Such small collectables can be displayed as part of a curated vignette on a bar cart, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or styled atop a stack of books on a bookshelf.

Silver plating should be cleaned sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the finish, while the leather casing benefits from occasional treatment with a neutral leather conditioner to prevent drying.
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