Victorian Thomas Jones Watson Silver Hip Flask

Name: Victorian Thomas Jones Watson Silver Hip Flask
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA690523

19th century

Sold by TJR Trading

Description

This is a mid Victorian hallmarked sterling silver and glass hip flask of diminutive size. It was assayed in London in 1871 and made by Thomas Jones Watson of Goswell Road, London. It bears hallmarks to both the lid and the detachable cup.

The lid has engraved scrolling foliate motifs. It bears a monogram to the top. The lid is quite badly dented. It is too loose to screw properly onto the glass body any more.

The glass body is of typical form with faceted shoulders. There is a chip to the rim of the bottle, and also to a faceted section just above where the cup fits.

The detachable silver cup base has a gilded interior. The exterior is engraved allover with scrolling foliate motifs typical of this period. There is an engraved heraldic symbol to the centre.

Other than the mentioned faults it is is in good order, with wear commensurate with age.

The detachable silver cup weighs 34g / 1.12 ozt.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

6.1cm (2.40")

Depth

2.5cm (0.98")

Declaration

TJR Trading has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA690523

Dealers Internal Reference

C478

Dealers Notes

All items come with free shipping throughout the UK. They will be sent using a recorded or signed for service such as Royal Mail's Special Delivery.

For other international buyers I have added postage costs to the listings.

Please contact me using my email tjrtrading@hotmail.co.uk or through the contact details section on my listings as I am often out sourcing stock and am unable to answer my telephone. I can answer any questions much better by email.

Description

fig 1. Victorian Thomas Jones Watson Silver Hip Flask

The lid has engraved scrolling foliate motifs. It bears a monogram to the top. The lid is quite badly dented. It is too loose to screw properly onto the glass body any more.

The glass body is of typical form with faceted shoulders.

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There is a chip to the rim of the bottle, and also to a faceted section just above where the cup fits.

TJR Trading

fig 2. Victorian Thomas Jones Watson Silver Hip Flask

The detachable silver cup base has a gilded interior. The exterior is engraved allover with scrolling foliate motifs typical of this period. There is an engraved heraldic symbol to the centre.

Other than the mentioned faults it is is in good order, with wear commensurate with age.

The detachable silver cup weighs 34g / 1.12 ozt.