Antique English Sterling Silver Leather Hip Flask, Removable Cup, Family Crest

About This Piece

A Victorian English sterling silver, leather, and glass hip flask with engraved family crest, London 1871. The crest — a cubit arm holding a rose and a thistle — appears on both the removable silver and gilt cup and on the top of the cap. A fine flask in very good condition for the sporting enthusiast.

Hallmarks & Provenance

English sterling silver, London, 1871. Marked with the Lion Passant for .925 silver, London assay mark, date letter for 1871, Monarch’s Head (Victoria), and maker’s mark for Thomas Johnson.

Details & Dimensions

• Origin: London, England
• Date: 1871 (Victorian)
• Maker: Thomas Johnson, London
• Assay: London
• Material: Sterling silver, .925, with leather body and glass interior
• Crest: Cubit arm holding a rose and a thistle
• Height: 6"
• Width: 3¼"
• Depth: 1¼"
• Includes: Removable silver and gilt cup
• Item ID: 120054

Condition

Good. Leather, glass, and silver all in good condition. The screw cap has a few small dents around the rim, captured in photographs.

Shipping & Handling

• Ships next business day via USPS Priority Mail
• Complimentary shipping within the US
• Reduced International Rates available