20thC SILVER PLATE & CROCODILE LEATHER HIP FLASK BY JAMES DIXON & SON c.1900

£495.00

Antique early 20th Century English silver plated hip flask with a crocodile leather-wrapped glass body. Made by James Dixon & Sons. The silver-plated base doubles as a removable cup. An ideal accessory for any occasion. Such flasks were popular accessories in the late Victorian and Edwardian period, associated with travel, field sports, and gentlemanly pursuits, combining utility with understated refinement. A refined and practical example of a period hip flask, distinguished by its crocodile leather covering, ideal for collectors or use.

James Dixon & Sons was one of the leading Sheffield silversmithing firms of the 19th century, established in the early 1800s and renowned for producing high-quality silver and silver plated wares. The company gained an international reputation for its craftsmanship, particularly in the field of electroplated goods, and supplied both domestic and export markets. Pieces bearing their mark are widely regarded for their durability and refined design.

Reference Number: B12236

Antique early 20th Century English silver plated hip flask with a crocodile leather-wrapped glass body. Made by James Dixon & Sons. The silver-plated base doubles as a removable cup. An ideal accessory for any occasion. Such flasks were popular accessories in the late Victorian and Edwardian period, associated with travel, field sports, and gentlemanly pursuits, combining utility with understated refinement. A refined and practical example of a period hip flask, distinguished by its crocodile leather covering, ideal for collectors or use.

James Dixon & Sons was one of the leading Sheffield silversmithing firms of the 19th century, established in the early 1800s and renowned for producing high-quality silver and silver plated wares. The company gained an international reputation for its craftsmanship, particularly in the field of electroplated goods, and supplied both domestic and export markets. Pieces bearing their mark are widely regarded for their durability and refined design.

Reference Number: B12236

CONDITION

In Great Overall Condition - Patina throughout the leather and silver plate. Please refer to photographs

SIZE

Height: 16 cm // 6.30 inches
Width: 9.5 cm // 3.74 inches
Depth: 3.3 cm // 1.30 inches