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Antique Leather & Silver Plate Hip Flask by James Dixon. Drinks Gift.
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Antique Leather & Silver Plate Hip Flask by James Dixon. Drinks Gift.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This super quality hip flask which is by top silversmith and flask maker James Dixon dates from the early 20th century and has a silver plated cup which slides onto the glass part of the flask.

The flask which holds 1/4 of a pint has a leather top half with a sight level to both sides and has a hinged silver plated flip / bayonet top which has a new cork fitted so does not leak.

The detachable silver plated cup which has a gilded interior, is marked to the underside with the maker's mark for James Dixon. It is also marked to the top section.

A nice quality flask from a good maker and would make a very nice gift.

Material: Silver plate. Leather. Glass.

Date: Early 20th century.

Marked: James Dixon & Sons.

Dimensions: Width: 9 cm (3 1/2"). Depth: 3 cm (1 1/4"). Height: 15 cm (6").

Holds: 1/4 Pint.

Weight: 352 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with only light signs of use in keeping with age. No dents, breaks or damage. The hinged lid has a new cork fitted so does not leak. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the hip flask is included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Hip Flask to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09713817
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
JD&S maker's mark on the collar and base: James Dixon and Sons.
Bayonet hinged mechanism on the collar: early twentieth-century travel flask fitting.
Stamped quarter-pint mark on the cup base: imperial capacity measure.
Gilding inside the removable silver-plated cup: protects the metal from acidic spirits.
Natural darkening along the leather shoulder: years of handling and use.

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.

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SA1244831
Dealers Internal Reference
PTLF3191
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Description
This super quality hip flask which is by top silversmith and flask maker James Dixon dates from the early 20th century and has a silver plated cup which slides onto the glass part of the flask.
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The flask which holds 1/4 of a pint has a leather top half with a sight level to both sides and has a hinged silver plated flip / bayonet top which has a new cork fitted so does not leak.
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fig 1. An antique hip flask featuring a textured brown leather upper section with a vertical glass sight window, complemented by a silver-plated base and hinged cap.
fig 1. Antique Leather & Silver Plate Hip Flask by James Dixon. Drinks Gift.

The detachable silver plated cup which has a gilded interior, is marked to the underside with the maker's mark for James Dixon. It is also marked to the top section.

A nice quality flask from a good maker and would make a very nice gift.

fig 2. An antique hip flask featuring a textured brown leather upper section with a vertical glass sight window, complemented by a silver-plated base and hinged cap.
fig 2. Antique Leather & Silver Plate Hip Flask by James Dixon. Drinks Gift.

Material: Silver plate. Leather. Glass.

Date: Early 20th century.

Marked: James Dixon & Sons.

Dimensions: Width: 9 cm (3 1/2"). Depth: 3 cm (1 1/4"). Height: 15 cm (6").

Holds: 1/4 Pint.

Weight: 352 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with only light signs of use in keeping with age. No dents, breaks or damage. The hinged lid has a new cork fitted so does not leak. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the hip flask is included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Hip Flask to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09713817
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
JD&S maker's mark on the collar and base: James Dixon and Sons.
Bayonet hinged mechanism on the collar: early twentieth-century travel flask fitting.
Stamped quarter-pint mark on the cup base: imperial capacity measure.
Gilding inside the removable silver-plated cup: protects the metal from acidic spirits.
Natural darkening along the leather shoulder: years of handling and use.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244831
Dealers Internal Ref
PTLF3191
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Archive I An antique hip flask featuring a textured brown leather upper section with a vertical glass sight window, complemented by a silver-plated base and hinged cap.

Antique Leather & Silver Plate Hip Flask by James Dixon. Drinks Gift.

Archive II An antique hip flask featuring a textured brown leather upper section with a vertical glass sight window, complemented by a silver-plated base and hinged cap. View II
Archive III An antique hip flask featuring a textured brown leather upper section with a vertical glass sight window, complemented by a silver-plated base and hinged cap. View III
Archive IV An antique hip flask featuring a textured brown leather upper section with a vertical glass sight window, complemented by a silver-plated base and hinged cap. View IV
Archive V An antique hip flask featuring a textured brown leather upper section with a vertical glass sight window, complemented by a silver-plated base and hinged cap. View V
Archive VI An antique hip flask featuring a textured brown leather upper section with a vertical glass sight window, complemented by a silver-plated base and hinged cap. View VI
Archive VII An antique hip flask featuring a textured brown leather upper section with a vertical glass sight window, complemented by a silver-plated base and hinged cap. View VII
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An antique hip flask featuring a textured brown leather upper section with a vertical glass sight window, complemented by a silver-plated base and hinged cap.
Antique Leather & Silver Plate Hip Flask By James Dixon. Drinks Gift.
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An antique hip flask featuring a textured brown leather upper section with a vertical glass sight window, complemented by a silver-plated base and hinged cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHip Flasks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Silver Plate, Glass
  • ColourBrown, Silver
  • MotifsBayonet cap, Vertical sight window, Textured leather sleeve

This antique hip flask dates from the early 20th century, produced by the silversmith James Dixon. The piece combines a glass body with a textured brown leather upper sleeve, a vertical glass sight window on the front, and a lower silver-plated base section. Additional elements include a hinged silver-plated bayonet cap with a rounded top and a cork seal, alongside a threaded brass-toned collar marked with maker details. The leather shows light surface wear appropriate for its age, while the metal components maintain a polished finish. The flask measures 9 cm wide by 3 cm deep and 15 cm high, holding 1/4 of a pint. In a modern home, this piece works well displayed on a sideboard top in a study or library setting as a decorative tabletop accessory or a functional drinks gift.

FAQs

Hip flasks emerged in their modern contoured form during the eighteenth century, gaining widespread popularity among the gentry during the Victorian era. Designed to curve against the body for discreet transport during field sports, they evolved into refined personal accessories crafted by notable silversmiths and metalworkers.

Traditional construction typically involved a glass or metal inner vessel encased in protective materials such as pigskin, morocco leather, or crocodile skin. The caps and removable drinking cups were commonly made of sterling silver or silver plate, featuring bayonet twist locks or screw-top closures.

Authentic period flasks often feature manufacturer hallmarks or makers marks, such as JD&S for James Dixon & Sons, stamped into the metal cap or collar. Look for details like bayonet-hinged caps, glass level indicator windows, and hand-stitched leather covers that exhibit natural age-related patina.

An antique hip flask serves as a refined accent piece when displayed on a wooden bar cart, vintage tray, or within a gentlemans library bookcase. Grouping it alongside period glassware, decanters, and leather-bound books enhances a classic, curated aesthetic.

Clean the silver-plated elements gently using a soft cloth and specialist silver polish, taking care to avoid contact with the leather sleeve. Keep the leather conditioned with a small amount of neutral leather cream, and ensure the interior vessel remains dry when stored to prevent corrosion.
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