1920s Sterling Silver and Crocodile Skin Hip Flask

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George V glass, English sterling silver and crocodile skin mounted hip flask with integrated beaker; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection This exceptional and rare antique George V sterling silver hip flask has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The surface of the glass body is ornamented with an impressive crocodile skin covering. This impressive sterling silver flask is fitted with a plain domed hallmarked screw fit cover, encompassed with a ribbed design to enable grip. The interior of the detachable cover retains the original collapsible beaker, with concentric circular components. The cover allows access to the hinged secondary cover, incorporating the original cork within a silver mount. The interior of the beaker and mount retain the original gilding. Such hip flasks combined with an expandable beaker are rare to the market. This antique sterling silver flask...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver hip flask, an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver hip flask has a plain rectangular rounded form. This impressive flask has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The surface of the flask is plain and unembellished. This impressive antique flask is fitted with a plain domed hallmarked hinged cover with bayonet fitting. This George V flask retains the original full hallmarked detachable push fit drinking cup which features the original gilt interior, this drinking vessel is a large example for its type. This flask has been tested and is water tight and ready for use. To ensure the flask remains water tight, the cork should be moist and therefore fully expanded to provide an effective seal. There are two recommended methods to ensure the cork does not dry out and shrink: Method one: Keep fluid in the flask at all times, and keep the flask on its side to ensure the cork remains wet. Method two: Fill the flask to the brim with fluid and close. Leave it like this overnight, or 24 hours if possible, before use. Condition This antique hip flask...

A handsome English sterling silver hip or liquor flask made from sterling silver and the upper half wrapped in Crocodile skin with a lovely cognac color with a good patina. The co...

Exceptional sterling silver flask with beautiful engraved vine and leaf design. Perfect antique gift to use or display. Period: Last quarter of 19th cen...