Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
The bayonet top seals well and does not leak. The detachable cup has a gilt interior and is in beautifully clean condition.
The flask has a slightly curved body so sits lovely in a pocket. A lovely clean and usable item that would make a wonderful gift.
Height: 16 cms / 6 1/4" approx.
Width: 10 cms / 4" approx.
Depth: 3 cms / 1 1/4" approx.
Total weight: 466 grams.
Date: 1929.
Maker: James Dixon. Birmingham.
Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked for silver, Crown for Sheffield, makers mark J.D & Sons for James Dixon and Sons. Date letter m for 1929. Hallmarked to the cup, top and collar.
Marked to the base: 3/8 pt (Holds 3/8 of a pint).
Condition: In excellent condition with only very light signs of use in keeping with age. A very clean and tidy flask. The hinged lid closes perfectly with no leaks. The cup slides on and off of the flask well and stays firmly in place. The snakeskin leather is in excellent condition. The silver and glass is in excellent condition with no splits, dents, chips or damage. The makers mark on the cup is slightly rubbed but can clearly be read. On very close inspection there is a few minute dings to cup edges. No monogram.
Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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Silver Snakeskin Leather Spirit Hip Flask with Cup. James Dixon 1929
