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Rare Victorian/edwardian Asprey London Sterling Silver & Glass Hip Flask – Hammered Finish – C.1899-1901
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Rare Victorian/edwardian Asprey London Sterling Silver & Glass Hip Flask – Hammered Finish – C.1899-1901

1900 - 1920
Description

A truly exceptional example of a late Victorian to early Edwardian luxury hip flask by the world-renowned silversmiths and retailers, Charles & George Asprey (Asprey London). This piece features a distinctive hand-hammered sterling silver finish, a design choice popularized by the Arts & Crafts movement to provide a sophisticated, textured aesthetic.

The base is stamped "ASPREY LONDON" Retail mark

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Manufacturer: Charles & George Asprey (Marked CA.GA)

Origin: London, England

Construction: Heavy-gauge hand-blown glass body with a sterling silver "bayonet" (twist-lock) cap and a detachable silver drinking cup.

The Interior: The drinking cup features its original, remarkably vibrant vermeil (silver-gilt) lining. This gold-wash remains in stunning condition, suggesting the flask has seen very little, if any, actual use.

The Seal: The internal cork remains in perfect, supple condition, maintaining a tight seal—a rarity for a piece of this age.

Hallmarking & Dating

This flask presents a fascinating "transitional" history through its hallmarks:

The Bottle Collar & Cap: Fully hallmarked for London, 1899 (Date letter ‘d’).

The Detachable Cup: Fully hallmarked for London, 1901 (Date letter ‘f’).

This two-year variance is a classic hallmark of luxury bespoke retail, where individual components were often hallmarked as they were completed or pulled from Asprey’s specialist workshop inventory to fulfil an order at the turn of the century.

Condition Report

Good antique condition. The glass is crystal clear with no chips, cracks, slight staining inside glass bottle. The silver is crisp. The bayonet cap locks securely with a satisfying precision. This is a good grade" specimen for a collector of fine barware or Asprey memorabilia. Marks slightly rubbed, slight ding to cup base.

Dimensions

Height: 12.5 cm

Width: 6.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Hip Flask to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205599
Description
A truly exceptional example of a late Victorian to early Edwardian luxury hip flask by the world-renowned silversmiths and retailers, Charles & George Asprey (Asprey London).
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This piece features a distinctive hand-hammered sterling silver finish, a design choice popularized by the Arts & Crafts movement to provide a sophisticated, textured aesthetic.
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fig 1. A clear glass hip flask featuring a hand-hammered sterling silver removable base cup and a matching silver cap.
fig 1. Rare Victorian/edwardian Asprey London Sterling Silver & Glass Hip Flask – Hammered Finish – C.1899-1901

The base is stamped "ASPREY LONDON" Retail mark

Having vacant cartouche

Manufacturer: Charles & George Asprey (Marked CA.GA)

Origin: London, England

Construction: Heavy-gauge hand-blown glass body with a sterling silver "bayonet" (twist-lock) cap and a detachable silver drinking cup.

fig 2. A clear glass hip flask featuring a hand-hammered sterling silver removable base cup and a matching silver cap.
fig 2. Rare Victorian/edwardian Asprey London Sterling Silver & Glass Hip Flask – Hammered Finish – C.1899-1901

The Interior: The drinking cup features its original, remarkably vibrant vermeil (silver-gilt) lining. This gold-wash remains in stunning condition, suggesting the flask has seen very little, if any, actual use.

fig 3. A clear glass hip flask featuring a hand-hammered sterling silver removable base cup and a matching silver cap.
fig 3. Rare Victorian/edwardian Asprey London Sterling Silver & Glass Hip Flask – Hammered Finish – C.1899-1901

The Seal: The internal cork remains in perfect, supple condition, maintaining a tight seal—a rarity for a piece of this age.

Hallmarking & Dating

This flask presents a fascinating "transitional" history through its hallmarks:

fig 4. A clear glass hip flask featuring a hand-hammered sterling silver removable base cup and a matching silver cap.
fig 4. Rare Victorian/edwardian Asprey London Sterling Silver & Glass Hip Flask – Hammered Finish – C.1899-1901

The Bottle Collar & Cap: Fully hallmarked for London, 1899 (Date letter ‘d’).

The Detachable Cup: Fully hallmarked for London, 1901 (Date letter ‘f’).

This two-year variance is a classic hallmark of luxury bespoke retail, where individual components were often hallmarked as they were completed or pulled from Asprey’s specialist workshop inventory to fulfil an order at the turn of the century.

fig 5. A clear glass hip flask featuring a hand-hammered sterling silver removable base cup and a matching silver cap.
fig 5. Rare Victorian/edwardian Asprey London Sterling Silver & Glass Hip Flask – Hammered Finish – C.1899-1901

Condition Report

Good antique condition. The glass is crystal clear with no chips, cracks, slight staining inside glass bottle. The silver is crisp. The bayonet cap locks securely with a satisfying precision. This is a good grade" specimen for a collector of fine barware or Asprey memorabilia. Marks slightly rubbed, slight ding to cup base.

Dimensions

Height: 12.5 cm

Width: 6.5cm

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Hip Flask to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205599
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Rare Victorian/Edwardian Asprey London Sterling Silver & Glass Hip Flask – Hammered Finish – c.1899-1901
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Pocket flasks designed for carrying spirits gained widespread popularity among gentlemen in the nineteenth century, often featuring silver caps and removable bases crafted by renowned British silversmiths.

These flasks typically feature a hand-blown clear glass body encased in a hand-hammered sterling silver removable cup and a fitted silver bayonet cap.

Authenticity is determined by examining British hallmarks stamped on both the silver sleeve and cap, indicating the maker mark, silver purity, assay office, and date letter.

Place the flask on a wooden bar cart, vintage tray, or bookshelf alongside antique glassware and leather-bound books to add historical texture to a room.

Rinse the interior glass container with warm water, avoiding harsh detergents, and polish the external silver elements using a soft cloth specifically formulated for sterling silver.
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