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Superb Victorian Silver Hip Flask by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1900
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Superb Victorian Silver Hip Flask by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 August 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This exquisite solid silver hip flask was made by the reputed James Hilliard & Thomason and is hallmarked for Birmingham 1900. It has a curved rectangular form and is engraved all over with foliate spays. The front with vacant cartouche. The hinged domed lid with bayonet locking mechanism and pretty engraved decorations to the top. Very good gauge of silver, it feels satisfyingly heavy.

Hallmarks:

H&T for Hilliard & Thomason.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "a" for 1900.

Condition:

Very good.

No major dings or dents.

Very small dint to the base, commensurate with age and use.

Good lid.

Dimensions and Weight:

Height: 11.5cm / 4.3 inches.

Width: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Depth: 1.5 cm / 0.5 inchES.

Weight: 3.1oz /89g.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £10 Royal Mail Special delivery.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Hip Flask to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156876
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL74
Description
This exquisite solid silver hip flask was made by the reputed James Hilliard & Thomason and is hallmarked for Birmingham 1900. It has a curved rectangular form and is engraved all over with foliate spays. The front with vacant cartouche. The hinged domed lid with bayonet locking mechanism and pretty engraved decorations to the top. Very good gauge of silver, it feels satisfyingly heavy.
fig 1. A rectangular Victorian sterling silver hip flask featuring elaborate hand-engraved scrollwork and a central blank cartouche.
fig 1. Superb Victorian Silver Hip Flask by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1900

Hallmarks:

H&T for Hilliard & Thomason.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "a" for 1900.

Condition:

Very good.

No major dings or dents.

Very small dint to the base, commensurate with age and use.

fig 2. A rectangular Victorian sterling silver hip flask featuring elaborate hand-engraved scrollwork and a central blank cartouche.
fig 2. Superb Victorian Silver Hip Flask by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1900

Good lid.

Dimensions and Weight:

Height: 11.5cm / 4.3 inches.

Width: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Depth: 1.5 cm / 0.5 inchES.

Weight: 3.1oz /89g.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £10 Royal Mail Special delivery.

fig 3. A rectangular Victorian sterling silver hip flask featuring elaborate hand-engraved scrollwork and a central blank cartouche.
fig 3. Superb Victorian Silver Hip Flask by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1900

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Hip Flask to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1156876
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL74
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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A rectangular Victorian sterling silver hip flask featuring elaborate hand-engraved scrollwork and a central blank cartouche.
SUPERB VICTORIAN SILVER HIP FLASK BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900
Ref: SA1156876
A rectangular Victorian sterling silver hip flask featuring elaborate hand-engraved scrollwork and a central blank cartouche.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHip Flasks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll engraving, Central cartouche, Screw cap
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian silver spans the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901) and is characterised by eclectic revivals of historic styles, heavy ornamentation, and highly detailed hand engraving.

Antique hip flasks were traditionally crafted from solid sterling silver or pewter, often featuring hand-chased or engraved body panels, threaded screw caps with cork or rubber seals, and sometimes leather-wrapped upper bodies.

Authentic pieces bear British hallmarks stamped directly into the metal, usually including a makers mark, a standard mark indicating sterling silver purity, a town mark for the assay office, and a date letter signifying the year of assay.

An antique silver flask can be displayed as a decorative tabletop object on a stack of books, styled within a gentlemans study, or curated inside a glass-fronted cabinet alongside other collectable metalware.

Preserve antique silver by gently cleaning it with a non-abrasive silver cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip away desirable patination, and storing it in a low-humidity environment.
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