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ANTIQUE #SA1161017

1902 Hallmarked Solid Silver Crocodile Skin Bound Glass Hip Flask James Dixon

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Shires Antiques

1902 hallmarked silver and crocodile skin covered glass hip flask.
 
The skin is a good colour and in excellent condition.
 
Good size, it holds 1/5 pint or 5 fluid ounces so a good size.
 
Made by James Dixon & Sons with the cap and cup both hallmarked in Sheffield with the date letter for 1901 / 02. The date letters are a year apart between the cap and cup.
 
It comes with a cork lined bayonet cap and removable cup.
 
Height 5 1/8 inches 13 cm
 
Width 3 1/8 inches 8 cm
 
Depth 1 inch 2.6 cm.
 
The condition is excellent and the flask is liquid tight with no leakage.
 
The leather is also excellent with no tears or splits.
 
Surface marks to the cup and cap form age and use but nothing you wouldn''t expect to see on a flask this old. You can see in the pictures it''s in excellent condition.
 
It''s been cleaned and the cork has been replace to ensure it''s as hygienic as possible to use.
 
A lovely usable piece.
 
Will be sent in a free gift box with a free funnel.
 
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1900
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Shires Antiques
Specialising in antique silver, walking sticks, hip flasks and other collectables.
Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01788 510315 or
07970 235 323
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD