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Jumbo Big Game-Era English Sterling Silver Safari Flask

$3,600
£2,742.65
€3,162.39
CA$5,038.13
A$5,629.27
CHF 2,944.73
MX$69,032.87
NOK 37,628.07
SEK 35,681.38
DKK 23,602.58
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About the Item

Jumbo big game-era safari flask. Made by George Unite in Birmingham in 1888. Glass body. Upper part encased in leather with cut-away vertical windows. At bottom detachable sterling silver cup engraved with armorial. Sterling silver collar with hinged and cork-lined ball cover engraved with same. The alpha model. Holds enough booze for everyone around the campfire. Fully marked.
  • Creator:
    George Unite (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1888
  • Condition:
    Some handling wear from all those big sweaty hands.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BR6321stDibs: LU898018003422

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