James Dixon Silver Plate & Leather Spirit Hip Flask & Cup

Name: James Dixon Silver Plate & Leather Spirit Hip Flask & Cup
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA797795
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Krave Antiques

Description

This large antique hip flask which has a detachable silver plated cup, hinged flip / bayonet top is made by renowned silversmith James Dixon and Sons.

The outer top half is covered in brown leather, there is a sight level on both sides, the bayonet top is tight and seals well so does not leak and the detachable cup is in beautifully clean condition.

A quality antique flask which is a nice large size dates from the early 1900's and is in great condition so would make a wonderful sporting gift.

Marks: Marked to cup and collar with J.D & S for James Dixon and Sons with the trumpet mark. Also with EP for Silver Plate and 7/16 Pt to cup.

Holds: 3.6 fl oz - 7/16 pint - 103 ml.

Total weight: 454 grams.

Condition: Excellent used antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Some light surface scratches and small areas of tarnish. The leather is in excellent condition. The hinged lid closes tightly with no leaks. The cup slides on and off of the flask well and stays firmly in place. No splits, holes, chips, cracks or breaks. No monogram.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16.5cm (6.50")

Width

10.5cm (4.13")

Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA797795

Dealers Internal Reference

DLHF1706

Dealers Notes

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Description

This large antique hip flask which has a detachable silver plated cup, hinged flip / bayonet top is made by renowned silversmith James Dixon and Sons.

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The outer top half is covered in brown leather, there is a sight level on both sides, the bayonet top is tight and seals well so does not leak and the detachable cup is in beautifully clean condition.

Krave Antiques

fig 1. James Dixon Silver Plate & Leather Spirit Hip Flask & Cup

A quality antique flask which is a nice large size dates from the early 1900's and is in great condition so would make a wonderful sporting gift.

Marks: Marked to cup and collar with J.D & S for James Dixon and Sons with the trumpet mark. Also with EP for Silver Plate and 7/16 Pt to cup.

fig 2. James Dixon Silver Plate & Leather Spirit Hip Flask & Cup

Holds: 3.6 fl oz - 7/16 pint - 103 ml.

Total weight: 454 grams.

Condition: Excellent used antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Some light surface scratches and small areas of tarnish. The leather is in excellent condition. The hinged lid closes tightly with no leaks. The cup slides on and off of the flask well and stays firmly in place. No splits, holes, chips, cracks or breaks. No monogram.