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Elegant Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Hip Flask - 1928
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Elegant Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Hip Flask - 1928

1900 - 1920
Description

This Elegant Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Hip Flask with Engine-Turned decoration is a fine example of early 20th-century design, combining refined craftsmanship with clean, architectural lines. Fashioned entirely from sterling silver and hallmarked for Birmingham, 1928. The flask has a hinged bayonet cap and gently curved form that sits flush in a pocket or palm.

*Just the right size for carrying a small reserve of your preferred beverage.

Measurements:

Height: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Width: 4 1/4" (approx. 11cm)

Depth: 3/4" (approx. 2cm)

Silver weight: 206g

In good condition – Light patina and wear consistent with age, enhancing its authenticity. Cap closes tightly and the body is free of major dents or warping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Hip Flask to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199532
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53072
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***IMPORTANT NOTE***

Dear customers,

Just a quick note to let you know that I’ll be on vacation from Wednesday, 7th October 2026 through to Wednesday, 14th October 2026, so the shop will be closed during this time.

If you have an order already in process, please rest assured I’ll be keeping a close eye on any messages relating to it - and I’ll address any issues as soon as I can. Items are still available to purchase, and all new orders received while I’m away will be processed promptly when the shop reopens on Thursday, 15th October 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Warmest wishes,

Jozef

Kingsdown Antiques

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Description
This Elegant Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Hip Flask with Engine-Turned decoration is a fine example of early 20th-century design, combining refined craftsmanship with clean, architectural lines. Fashioned entirely from sterling silver and hallmarked for Birmingham, 1928. The flask has a hinged bayonet cap and gently curved form that sits flush in a pocket or palm.
fig 1. An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap.
fig 1. Elegant Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Hip Flask - 1928

Just the right size for carrying a small reserve of your preferred beverage.

Measurements:

Height: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Width: 4 1/4" (approx. 11cm)

Depth: 3/4" (approx. 2cm)

Silver weight: 206g

In good condition – Light patina and wear consistent with age, enhancing its authenticity. Cap closes tightly and the body is free of major dents or warping.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Hip Flask to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199532
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53072
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Archive I An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap.

Elegant Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Hip Flask - 1928

Archive II An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap. View II
Archive III An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap. View VI
Archive VII An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap. View VIII
Archive IX An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap. View IX
Archive X An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap. View X
Archive XI An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap. View XI
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An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap.
Elegant Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Hip Flask - 1928
Ref: SA1199532
An Art Deco sterling silver hip flask featuring a curved rectangular body decorated with engine-turned linear engraving and a captive bayonet cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectHip Flask
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned stripes, Captive bayonet cap, Curved rectangular form
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This large sterling silver hip flask embodies the 1920s Art Deco style with a curved rectangular body and clean, architectural lines. Fashioned entirely from silver with a polished finish, the piece displays engine-turned linear engraving across its front surface, a hinged captive bayonet cap, and a tight-closing lid. Light patina and surface wear consistent with age enhance its authenticity, while the body remains free of major dents or warping. Measuring 15 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, the item fits easily in the hand or pocket. In a contemporary home, this vintage vessel provides a stylish accent when displayed on a sideboard top. It is suitable for holding a small reserve of a preferred beverage during social gatherings or outdoor excursions. The classic metallic tones and geometric decoration integrate smoothly into both traditional and modern interior settings as a functional decorative accessory.

FAQs

Art Deco sterling silver hip flasks are recognised by clean geometric outlines, engine-turned linear patterns, and streamlined contours typical of 1920s design aesthetics.

Silver hip flasks were crafted by shaping solid sterling silver into a contoured form designed to fit comfortably against the body, usually finished with a hinged or threaded bayonet stopper.

Authenticity is verified by checking the hallmarking stamped into the silver, which indicates the purity mark, makers mark, town mark, and date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

An antique silver hip flask can be displayed on a sideboard tray, arranged alongside glass decanters on a bar cart, or showcased within a glass cabinet.

Silver flasks should be polished gently with a specialized silver polishing cloth to remove oxidisation, and the internal chamber should be rinsed thoroughly with warm water rather than harsh chemical cleaners.
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