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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Crocodile Leather Hip Flask 1894
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Crocodile Leather Hip Flask 1894

19th century
Sold 10 April 2025 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is a superb antique Victorian solid sterling silver and crocodile leather hip flask measuring 5 1/2" (14 cms) tall x 3 1/4" (8.5 cms) across.

It's in excellent condition with no chips or cracks to the glass and the crocodile leather is also in great condition with a lovely glow to it (any marks you can see in the photos are just reflections).

The lid and cup have matching hallmarks for Sheffield 1894 with the silversmiths mark for James Dixon & Sons - it also has the retailers mark on the base of Z. Barraclough & Sons, Leeds.

It's watertight and perfectly usable today and will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver and Leather Hip Flask to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124585
Dealers Internal Reference
9606
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Description
This is a superb antique Victorian solid sterling silver and crocodile leather hip flask measuring 5 1/2" (14 cms) tall x 3 1/4" (8.5 cms) across.

It's in excellent condition with no chips or cracks to the glass and the crocodile leather is also in great condition with a lovely glow to it (any marks you can see in the photos are just reflections).

“
The lid and cup have matching hallmarks for Sheffield 1894 with the silversmiths mark for James Dixon & Sons - it also has the retailers mark on the base of Z.
Robert Bush Antiques

Barraclough & Sons, Leeds.

It's watertight and perfectly usable today and will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver and Leather Hip Flask to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124585
Dealers Internal Ref
9606
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

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Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique pocket hip flask featuring a lower section of polished sterling silver and an upper section wrapped in brown crocodile leather with a captive cap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique pocket hip flask featuring a lower section of polished sterling silver and an upper section wrapped in brown crocodile leather with a captive cap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Crocodile Leather Hip Flask 1894

Archive II An antique pocket hip flask featuring a lower section of polished sterling silver and an upper section wrapped in brown crocodile leather with a captive cap. View II
Archive III An antique pocket hip flask featuring a lower section of polished sterling silver and an upper section wrapped in brown crocodile leather with a captive cap. View III
Archive IV An antique pocket hip flask featuring a lower section of polished sterling silver and an upper section wrapped in brown crocodile leather with a captive cap. View IV
Archive V An antique pocket hip flask featuring a lower section of polished sterling silver and an upper section wrapped in brown crocodile leather with a captive cap. View V
Archive VI An antique pocket hip flask featuring a lower section of polished sterling silver and an upper section wrapped in brown crocodile leather with a captive cap. View VI
Archive VII An antique pocket hip flask featuring a lower section of polished sterling silver and an upper section wrapped in brown crocodile leather with a captive cap. View VII
Archive VIII An antique pocket hip flask featuring a lower section of polished sterling silver and an upper section wrapped in brown crocodile leather with a captive cap. View VIII
Archive IX An antique pocket hip flask featuring a lower section of polished sterling silver and an upper section wrapped in brown crocodile leather with a captive cap. View IX
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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
Items For Sale 133
Items Sold 3,636
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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An antique pocket hip flask featuring a lower section of polished sterling silver and an upper section wrapped in brown crocodile leather with a captive cap.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Crocodile Leather Hip Flask 1894
Ref: SA1124585
An antique pocket hip flask featuring a lower section of polished sterling silver and an upper section wrapped in brown crocodile leather with a captive cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFlasks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Crocodile Leather
  • ColourSilver and Brown
  • MotifsCaptive hinged cap, Leather casing, Hallmarked silver base, Curved contour profile
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian hip flasks gained immense popularity during the 19th century as portable containers for spirits, often used during hunting, travelling, or sporting events by the upper classes.

These flasks were typically constructed from sterling silver, glass, or pewter, and frequently encased in leather, crocodile skin, or wicker to provide a secure grip and protect the metal.

Authentic pieces feature clear British hallmarks stamped on the metal, indicating the assay office, makers mark, and date letter corresponding to the era of manufacture.

An antique flask can be displayed as a decorative accent on a home bar, a gentlemans study desk, or within a glass-fronted cabinet alongside other vintage barware.

Clean the silver gently with a non-abrasive polish while avoiding contact with the leather, and condition the hide periodically with a neutral leather balsam to prevent cracking.
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