By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A magnificent, fine and impressive, antique George V glass, English sterling silver and skin Leather mounted hip flask.
This magnificent antique George V sterling silver hip flask has a rectangular form with rounded corners.
The upper portion of the large glass body is ornamented with an impressive skin covering.
This impressive flask is fitted with a plain domed fully hallmarked hinged cover, securing with a bayonet fitting.
This Lskin hip flask retains the original hallmarked push fit drinking cup.
Marked English Sterling Silver J.D & S into a shield, James Dixon & Sons, London 1902.
Business established in 1806 in Silver Street, Sheffield by James Dixon in partnership with a Mr. Smith. The firm became James Dixon & Son (1823), James Dixon & Sons (1835c.) and James Dixon & Sons Ltd in 1920. London showrooms were opened in London (1873), Sidney and Melborne (1912).
Such examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
This antique hip flask...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau James Dixon & Sons Furniture