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Striking German Art Deco Hip Flask with Cartouche & Textured Design, circa 1920s
$495
£375.28
€432.60
CA$697.13
A$773.06
CHF 406.19
MX$9,445.52
NOK 5,081.96
SEK 4,770.29
DKK 3,229.42
About the Item
Striking German Art Deco Hip Flask with Textured Design, circa 1920s
This handsome Art Deco hip flask, dating from the 1920s, is a fine example of German design and craftsmanship from the interwar period. Measuring 7 inches tall, it features an elegant engine-turned texture on both sides with vertical striping that catches the light beautifully. A blank rectangular cartouche, never engraved, remains ready for a new owner’s initials, making this both a personal and historical gift.
The flask is fitted with a hinged screw cap and arm that function smoothly, a detail characteristic of higher-quality German manufacture. Evidence of prior use is visible, gentle wear, surface marks, and even a subtle tactile impression from being grasped tightly over the years, yet there are no significant condition issues to note. This history only adds to the flask’s character, reminding us that it was once carried and used as a daily companion.
The streamlined vertical decoration and geometric precision place this firmly in the Art Deco aesthetic, a movement that celebrated modernity, luxury, and machine-age elegance. In Germany during the 1920s and 1930s, workshops in Pforzheim, Solingen, and Geislingen were producing stylish flasks, cigarette cases, and other accessories that embodied both practicality and design innovation. These objects reflected a society fascinated by progress, new materials, and modern lifestyles.
Today, German Art Deco flasks are highly collectible, valued for their timeless aesthetic, quality of workmanship, and historical resonance. This piece is especially appealing because of its untouched monogram plate, impressive size, and evocative signs of authentic use. It would make a distinguished gift, a decorative accent for a bar or study, or a cherished addition to any collection of Art Deco or early 20th-century design.
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 4.82 in (12.25 cm)Depth: 1.69 in (4.3 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The screw cap and attached arm function beautifully. This piece has general wear and tangible hand indentations from use. Minor spots of discoloration. Hand etched initials at the bottom "AOE" which measure approximately 5mm.
- Seller Location:Red Lion, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10258246518302
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