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Small Victorian Silver Plated and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask
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Small Victorian Silver Plated and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask

19th century
Sold 23 February 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A Victorian silver plated and crocodile skin hip flask with removable drinking cup c.1890. The glass vessel with quality silver plated gilt lined removable drinking cup to the bottom half and matching hinged bayonet locking silver plated lid. The top half of the flask covered in crocodile skin with a small slit view window to the side to see the contents level. Bears the makers mark for Sheffield silversmiths James Dixon & Sons; presented in immaculate unused condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 2.5" wide x 0.5" deep x 4" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Hip Flask to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125949
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40908
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A Victorian silver plated and crocodile skin hip flask with removable drinking cup c.1890.
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The glass vessel with quality silver plated gilt lined removable drinking cup to the bottom half and matching hinged bayonet locking silver plated lid.
Sturmans Antiques

The top half of the flask covered in crocodile skin with a small slit view window to the side to see the contents level. Bears the makers mark for Sheffield silversmiths James Dixon & Sons; presented in immaculate unused condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 2.5" wide x 0.5" deep x 4" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Hip Flask to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125949
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40908
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A small Victorian pocket flask featuring a silver-plated base and cap, wrapped in brown crocodile skin with a central viewing window. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small Victorian pocket flask featuring a silver-plated base and cap, wrapped in brown crocodile skin with a central viewing window. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Victorian Silver Plated and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask

Archive II A small Victorian pocket flask featuring a silver-plated base and cap, wrapped in brown crocodile skin with a central viewing window. View II
Archive III A small Victorian pocket flask featuring a silver-plated base and cap, wrapped in brown crocodile skin with a central viewing window. View III
Archive IV A small Victorian pocket flask featuring a silver-plated base and cap, wrapped in brown crocodile skin with a central viewing window. View IV
Archive V A small Victorian pocket flask featuring a silver-plated base and cap, wrapped in brown crocodile skin with a central viewing window. View V
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Sturmans Antiques
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North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
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Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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A small Victorian pocket flask featuring a silver-plated base and cap, wrapped in brown crocodile skin with a central viewing window.
Small Victorian Silver Plated and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask
Ref: SA1125949
A small Victorian pocket flask featuring a silver-plated base and cap, wrapped in brown crocodile skin with a central viewing window.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFlasks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plated Metal, Crocodile Leather, Glass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsHinged bayonet cap, Leather wrap, Viewing window, Curved body
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian hip flasks gained immense popularity during the 19th century as portable containers for spirits, often used during hunting, travel, or outdoor pursuits by gentlemen.

Traditional construction typically involved a base metal such as copper or brass plated with silver, often partially covered in genuine leathers like crocodile, alligator, or pigskin to provide a secure grip.

Authentic pieces often feature period hallmarks or makers marks on the silver plating, hinged bayonet caps, glass inspection windows, and genuine aged patina on both the metal and leather components.

An antique hip flask can be displayed as a sophisticated decorative object on a study bookshelf, bar cart, or mantelpiece alongside other vintage gentlemans accessories.

Maintain silver plating using a non-abrasive silver cloth to prevent excessive polishing, and condition the leather gently with a museum-grade micro-crystalline wax to prevent drying and cracking.
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