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Indian Decorated Metal Water Bottle or Flask - 19th Century
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Indian Decorated Metal Water Bottle or Flask - 19th Century

19th century
Sold 22 February 2026 · Vicky Thomas Antiques
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Description

Here is a large metal flask with a cork stopper decorated all over with flowers and patterns in rich colours against a black background, executed in an attractive naive style.The bottle is made from metal sheets beaten together, which form a watertight bond.

The bottle stands 34cm tall with its wooden stopper in, and is 24cm wide and 17cm deep.

As displayed in the photographs, the bottle is very much in a 'used' condition with the knocks and scrapes of well over a hundred years of love and wear, but personally I think this adds to its charm.

I am also selling a smaller bottle ( please see separate listing ), so should you wish to purchase both, I would definitely look to give a discount for the pair.

I offer free postage to the UK and can help organise quotes for shipping abroad.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if I can offer any further information of photographs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Antique Indian Metal Flask to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA965545
Description
Here is a large metal flask with a cork stopper decorated all over with flowers and patterns in rich colours against a black background, executed in an attractive naive style.The bottle is made from metal sheets beaten together, which form a watertight bond.
fig 1. A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground.
fig 1. Indian Decorated Metal Water Bottle or Flask - 19th Century

The bottle stands 34cm tall with its wooden stopper in, and is 24cm wide and 17cm deep.

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As displayed in the photographs, the bottle is very much in a 'used' condition with the knocks and scrapes of well over a hundred years of love and wear, but personally I think this adds to its charm.
Vicky Thomas Antiques
fig 2. A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground.
fig 2. Indian Decorated Metal Water Bottle or Flask - 19th Century

I am also selling a smaller bottle ( please see separate listing ), so should you wish to purchase both, I would definitely look to give a discount for the pair.

I offer free postage to the UK and can help organise quotes for shipping abroad.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if I can offer any further information of photographs.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Antique Indian Metal Flask to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA965545
Vicky Thomas Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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Archive I A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Indian Decorated Metal Water Bottle or Flask - 19th Century

Archive II A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground. View II
Archive III A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground. View III
Archive IV A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground. View IV
Archive V A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground. View V
Archive VI A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground. View VI
Archive VII A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground. View VII
Archive VIII A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground. View VIII
Archive IX A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground. View IX
Archive X A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground. View X
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A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground.
INDIAN DECORATED METAL WATER BOTTLE OR FLASK - 19TH CENTURY
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A spherical antique metal water flask with a dark patina, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, orange, and green against a black ground.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndian Folk Art
  • MaterialMetal, Paint
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHand-painted floral motifs, Spherical body shape, Turned stopper, Geometric border patterns
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

These flasks were typically crafted in various regions of India during the 19th century for utilitarian or ceremonial purposes, often featuring traditional hand-painted motifs influenced by local craftsmanship.

They were generally constructed from alloyed metals such as brass, copper, or iron, shaped into spherical or lenticular forms, and finished with hand-applied pigments and protective lacquers.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patina of the metal, the wear on the hand-painted surface, traditional construction methods like seam welding, and the characteristic pigments used in 19th-century Indian folk art.

Such decorative objects work well when displayed on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or side tables as standalone sculptural elements or integrated into a globally inspired eclectic arrangement.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth; avoid using water, chemical solvents, or abrasive polishes that could damage the delicate painted surfaces.
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