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Victorian Sterling Silver Embossed Hip Flask
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Victorian Sterling Silver Embossed Hip Flask

19th century
Sold 7 December 2025 · Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Description

A very pretty Victorian sterling silver embossed hip flask. In a curved rectangular shape with a floral and scroll engraved screw down bayonet style cap. The body has been embossed with flowers and scroll decoration with a central empty cartouche. Very good original condition.

Maker: L. G. Birmingham

Date: 1888

Capacity: 4 Fl. Oz.

Weight: 73g

Physical Dimensions
Width
7.6cm (2.99")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Flask to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182169
Dealers Internal Reference
HF-P71445
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Description
A very pretty Victorian sterling silver embossed hip flask. In a curved rectangular shape with a floral and scroll engraved screw down bayonet style cap. The body has been embossed with flowers and scroll decoration with a central empty cartouche. Very good original condition.

Maker: L. G. Birmingham

Date: 1888

Capacity: 4 Fl. Oz.

Weight: 73g

Width
7.6cm (2.99")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Flask to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182169
Dealers Internal Ref
HF-P71445
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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Archive I An ornate Victorian sterling silver hip flask featuring embossed floral and scroll motifs with a rounded screw cap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Sterling Silver Embossed Hip Flask

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Telephone 07850 329370
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c/o Tudor House
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2017
Items For Sale 150
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Location: c/o Tudor House, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, United Kingdom
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An ornate Victorian sterling silver hip flask featuring embossed floral and scroll motifs with a rounded screw cap.
Victorian Sterling Silver Embossed Hip Flask
Ref: SA1182169
An ornate Victorian sterling silver hip flask featuring embossed floral and scroll motifs with a rounded screw cap.
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  • ObjectFlasks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFloral repousse, Scrollwork, Cartouche, Screw cap
  • SizeW 7.6 cm (3 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

Victorian silver is characterised by eclectic revivals of historic motifs, heavy ornamentation, and detailed hand-chasing or embossing, reflecting the industrial advancement and prosperous middle-class consumerism of the 19th century.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as hand-hammering, repousse, chasing, and engraving, often finished with a secure screw cap and internal cork seal to prevent leaks.

Authenticity is verified by examining the hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark for sterling silver, a town mark, and a date letter corresponding to the British assay office records.

This piece can be displayed on a desktop, bar cart, or open shelving as a metallic accent, introducing texture, history, and reflective surfaces to contemporary minimalist or maximalist schemes.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth and a mild, non-abrasive silver polish formulated specifically for antiques to preserve the original patina and fine details.
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