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Victorian Silver Mounted Spirit Flask Birmingham 1881
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Victorian Silver Mounted Spirit Flask Birmingham 1881

19th century
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
Description

A quality Victorian silver mounted spirit flask with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1881 and makers mark for John Linegar. The base or cup is also hallmarked with Queen Victoria’s head. The silver top is hallmarked as well. The glass flask is most elegantly cut with long chamfered panels and a diamond pattern around the shoulder. The silver base or cup is smooth plain silver with slightly raised rims, and gilt lined inside. The screw top has a Cork stopper. The flask is in beautiful condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Spirit Flask to the 1880s.

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SA1203755
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Description
A quality Victorian silver mounted spirit flask with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1881 and makers mark for John Linegar. The base or cup is also hallmarked with Queen Victoria’s head. The silver top is hallmarked as well.
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The glass flask is most elegantly cut with long chamfered panels and a diamond pattern around the shoulder.
Aramis Antiques

The silver base or cup is smooth plain silver with slightly raised rims, and gilt lined inside. The screw top has a Cork stopper. The flask is in beautiful condition.

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Spirit Flask to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203755
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A Victorian glass spirit flask featuring a faceted clear glass upper section, a silver collar with cap, and a detachable silver base cup.
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Archive I A Victorian glass spirit flask featuring a faceted clear glass upper section, a silver collar with cap, and a detachable silver base cup.

Victorian silver mounted spirit flask Birmingham 1881

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A Victorian glass spirit flask featuring a faceted clear glass upper section, a silver collar with cap, and a detachable silver base cup.
Victorian silver mounted spirit flask Birmingham 1881
Ref: SA1203755
A Victorian glass spirit flask featuring a faceted clear glass upper section, a silver collar with cap, and a detachable silver base cup.
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A Victorian spirit flask is a portable container designed for carrying spirits, commonly used during outdoor pursuits in the nineteenth century. These vessels typically featured a glass or metal body, embellished with silver mounts and removable drinking cups.

Spirit flasks from this era were crafted using blown or cut glass paired with sterling silver or silver-plated fittings. The lower section frequently featured a detachable silver cup, while the top utilised a screw or bayonet mechanism to prevent leakage.

Authentic pieces carry official British hallmark stamps denoting silver purity, the assay office location, and a date letter corresponding to the production year. Victorian examples also display hand-finished cut glass detailing and precise fitting between the glass and silver components.

A silver-mounted spirit flask can be displayed on a sideboard, drinks trolley, or bookshelf alongside period glassware and leather-bound books. Positioning it on a polished tray creates a structured display within modern bar areas or study spaces.

Clean the glass body using warm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. Silver elements should be gently wiped with a specialist silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish while preserving the natural patina and hallmarks.
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