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Why is pewter used for hip flasks?
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Pewter is often used for hip flasks as it leaves no hint of metallic taste as one sips from it. It also can be polished to a high sheen, making it a particularly eye-catching material for a flask. Browse 1stDibs to find a range of hip flasks from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Hip Flask
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Hip Flask.
Details:
Maker: Tiffany & Co.
Year: 1907–1947
Material
Category
Vintage 1910s North American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver Hip Flask
By Marples & Beasley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver hip flask, an addition
Category
Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Hip Flask, 1905
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver hip flask; part of our wine and
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. a late 19th century American sterling silver hip flask
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in York, GB
Tiffany & Co. a late 19th century American sterling silver hip flask, oval, repousse with foliate
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Central American Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Stokes & Ireland Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Hip Flask
By Stokes & Ireland Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver hip flask, an
Category
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Barware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Hip Flask Birmingham 1888 Deakin and Francis
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Large English hallmarked sterling silver flask, Birmingham 1888 Deakin and Francis, The flask of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver