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Handsome Antique Edwardian Silver-plate & Leather Hip Flask – Circa 1905
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Handsome Antique Edwardian Silver-plate & Leather Hip Flask – Circa 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

A Handsome Antique Edwardian Silver-Plate & Leather Hip Flask featuring a removable drinking cup, leather-clad upper body, and glass inner vessel. The detachable lower cup is gilt-lined for use as a beaker, while the polished cap securely seals the flask, making it a perfect travel companion for the discerning gentleman.

Measurements:

Height: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Width: 2 3/4" (approx. 7cm)

Depth: 1 3/8" (approx. 3.5cm)

Total weight: 270g

In good condition – Silver plate retains a bright finish with only light surface wear consistent with age and use. Leather covering is tight, supple, and well-preserved with minimal rubbing. Gilt interior of cup remains bright and clean. Glass body intact and free from cracks or clouding. Screw-top lid fits securely and operates smoothly. No dents, repairs, or significant wear.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Leather Hip Flask to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172390
Dealers Internal Reference
P51859
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A Handsome Antique Edwardian Silver-Plate & Leather Hip Flask featuring a removable drinking cup, leather-clad upper body, and glass inner vessel.
The detachable lower cup is gilt-lined for use as a beaker, while the polished cap securely seals the flask, making it a perfect travel companion for the discerning gentleman.
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fig 1. An Edwardian hip flask featuring a dark brown textured leather sleeve with a sight window, a removable silver-plated base cup, and a rounded silver-plated cap.
fig 1. Handsome Antique Edwardian Silver-plate & Leather Hip Flask – Circa 1905

Measurements:

Height: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Width: 2 3/4" (approx. 7cm)

Depth: 1 3/8" (approx. 3.5cm)

Total weight: 270g

In good condition – Silver plate retains a bright finish with only light surface wear consistent with age and use. Leather covering is tight, supple, and well-preserved with minimal rubbing. Gilt interior of cup remains bright and clean. Glass body intact and free from cracks or clouding. Screw-top lid fits securely and operates smoothly. No dents, repairs, or significant wear.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Leather Hip Flask to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1172390
Dealers Internal Ref
P51859
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Archive I An Edwardian hip flask featuring a dark brown textured leather sleeve with a sight window, a removable silver-plated base cup, and a rounded silver-plated cap.

Handsome Antique Edwardian Silver-Plate & Leather Hip Flask – circa 1905

Archive II An Edwardian hip flask featuring a dark brown textured leather sleeve with a sight window, a removable silver-plated base cup, and a rounded silver-plated cap. View II
Archive III An Edwardian hip flask featuring a dark brown textured leather sleeve with a sight window, a removable silver-plated base cup, and a rounded silver-plated cap. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An Edwardian hip flask featuring a dark brown textured leather sleeve with a sight window, a removable silver-plated base cup, and a rounded silver-plated cap.
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An Edwardian hip flask featuring a dark brown textured leather sleeve with a sight window, a removable silver-plated base cup, and a rounded silver-plated cap.
Handsome Antique Edwardian Silver-Plate & Leather Hip Flask – circa 1905
Ref: SA1172390
An Edwardian hip flask featuring a dark brown textured leather sleeve with a sight window, a removable silver-plated base cup, and a rounded silver-plated cap.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Edwardian hip flasks, dating from roughly 1901 to 1910, typically feature contoured glass or metal bodies wrapped in leather sleeves, often accompanied by silver or silver-plated removable base cups and bayonet twist tops designed for field use.

Antique hip flasks were commonly constructed using blown glass, sterling silver, or silver plate, encased in pigskin, calfskin, or crocodile leather to protect the flask and provide enhanced grip.

Authentic pieces usually display makers marks or silver-plate stamps near the collar or rim, hand-stitched leather covers with vertical fluid level windows, and cork-lined hinged bayonet caps.

An antique hip flask can be displayed on a bar cart alongside vintage glassware, arranged on an office desk tray, or styled atop stacked books within a bookshelf.

Clean the silver cup and collar gently using a soft silver polishing cloth, apply a specialised leather balm to maintain the leather sleeve, and avoid submerging the leather portion in water.
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