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Victorian Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask
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Victorian Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask

19th century
Sold 26 October 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A quality Victorian silver and crocodile skin hip flask in superb condition, hallmarked London 1895. Internal glass vessel with crocodile skin cover to the top half and view windows either side to show the level of the contents. Cast silver screw top with hand chased scroll design decoration and removable heavy quality lower section in silver, which forms a drinking cup. The cup with an immaculate unused gilt lined interior. Presented in excellent condition with a rich patina to the leather and immaculate silver fittings. Measures 2.25" wide x 1" deep x 4.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Crocodile Skin Hip Flask to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1174612
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42293
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Description
A quality Victorian silver and crocodile skin hip flask in superb condition, hallmarked London 1895.
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Internal glass vessel with crocodile skin cover to the top half and view windows either side to show the level of the contents.
Sturmans Antiques

Cast silver screw top with hand chased scroll design decoration and removable heavy quality lower section in silver, which forms a drinking cup. The cup with an immaculate unused gilt lined interior. Presented in excellent condition with a rich patina to the leather and immaculate silver fittings. Measures 2.25" wide x 1" deep x 4.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Crocodile Skin Hip Flask to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174612
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42293
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A pocket-sized hip flask featuring a brown crocodile skin-covered glass body with a sterling silver screw cap and a detachable silver cup base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pocket-sized hip flask featuring a brown crocodile skin-covered glass body with a sterling silver screw cap and a detachable silver cup base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask

Archive II A pocket-sized hip flask featuring a brown crocodile skin-covered glass body with a sterling silver screw cap and a detachable silver cup base. View II
Archive III A pocket-sized hip flask featuring a brown crocodile skin-covered glass body with a sterling silver screw cap and a detachable silver cup base. View III
Archive IV A pocket-sized hip flask featuring a brown crocodile skin-covered glass body with a sterling silver screw cap and a detachable silver cup base. View IV
Archive V A pocket-sized hip flask featuring a brown crocodile skin-covered glass body with a sterling silver screw cap and a detachable silver cup base. View V
Archive VI A pocket-sized hip flask featuring a brown crocodile skin-covered glass body with a sterling silver screw cap and a detachable silver cup base. View VI
Archive VII A pocket-sized hip flask featuring a brown crocodile skin-covered glass body with a sterling silver screw cap and a detachable silver cup base. View VII
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
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Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 186
Items Sold 10,932
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A pocket-sized hip flask featuring a brown crocodile skin-covered glass body with a sterling silver screw cap and a detachable silver cup base.
Victorian Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask
Ref: SA1174612
A pocket-sized hip flask featuring a brown crocodile skin-covered glass body with a sterling silver screw cap and a detachable silver cup base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHip Flasks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Crocodile Skin, Glass
  • ColourBrown and Silver
  • MotifsRepousse cap, Viewing window, Detachable cup base
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Pocket-sized containers for spirits evolved from medieval flasks and flasks worn by nobility, becoming standardized in the 18th and 19th centuries for personal travel and hunting use.

Authentic period pieces typically feature sterling silver, pewter, or glass inner bodies, frequently encased in leather, crocodile skin, or wickerwork to provide a secure grip and protect the metal.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmarks for silver purity and maker marks, assessing the natural wear and patina of the leather or skin, and checking for hand-engraved detailing rather than modern machine stamping.

These pieces function as sculptural objects when displayed on a bar cart, bookshelf, or desk, adding historical texture and a refined focal point to modern shelving displays.

Silver should be maintained with specialized non-abrasive polish applied sparingly to avoid the hallmarks, while leather or skin surfaces benefit from gentle dusting and occasional conditioning to prevent drying.
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