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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09426285
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Date letter g on the cup: Birmingham assay office year 1881.
Sovereign head duty mark: British silver taxation mark used up to 1890.
Maker mark JL on the cup: silversmith John Linegar.
Gilt interior in the detachable cup: period protection against spirit acid.
Aged cork disc inside cap: original closure fitting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09426285
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Date letter g on the cup: Birmingham assay office year 1881.
Sovereign head duty mark: British silver taxation mark used up to 1890.
Maker mark JL on the cup: silversmith John Linegar.
Gilt interior in the detachable cup: period protection against spirit acid.
Aged cork disc inside cap: original closure fitting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
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

Archive II A Victorian glass spirit flask featuring a faceted clear glass upper section, a silver collar with cap, and a detachable silver base cup. View II
Archive III A Victorian glass spirit flask featuring a faceted clear glass upper section, a silver collar with cap, and a detachable silver base cup. View III
Archive IV A Victorian glass spirit flask featuring a faceted clear glass upper section, a silver collar with cap, and a detachable silver base cup. View IV
Archive V A Victorian glass spirit flask featuring a faceted clear glass upper section, a silver collar with cap, and a detachable silver base cup. View V
Archive VI A Victorian glass spirit flask featuring a faceted clear glass upper section, a silver collar with cap, and a detachable silver base cup. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian glass spirit flask featuring a faceted clear glass upper section, a silver collar with cap, and a detachable silver base cup. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian glass spirit flask featuring a faceted clear glass upper section, a silver collar with cap, and a detachable silver base cup. View VIII
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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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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSpirit Flasks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver, Clear
  • MotifsCut glass shoulder, detachable silver cup, fitted silver collar, silver cap
  • SizeH 14.5 cm (6 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This Victorian spirit flask combines clear cut glass and sterling silver mountings. The upper section of the body exhibits long chamfered panels with a diamond pattern around the shoulder, paired with a fitted silver collar, a screw cap with a cork stopper, and a smooth, plain detachable base cup that is gilt-lined inside with slightly raised rims. Hallmarks appear on the Birmingham 1881 silver components alongside the maker mark for John Linegar and Queen Victoria's head on the cup. The physical dimensions measure 14.5 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep. Placed on a sideboard top in a study, library, or living room, this piece serves as a traditional decorative container. The clear glass and silver elements catch the light while sitting upright on flat surfaces, offering a classic addition to gentleman's library or vintage barware collections.

FAQs

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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