Superb Large Art Deco Engine Turned Vintage Solid Sterling Silver Hip Flask 

Fully Hallmarked Sheffield, Date Letter E 1947 

By James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield. England 

No Monogram or Personal Engravings

Superb Condition 

Volume : 8 ozs 

Sterling Silver Weight : 249.4 Grams 

 

Exceptional nice large sized solid sterling silver Hip Flask with Full engine turning to both side of the flask, bayonet fittings, the body is oblong shaped and slightly curved form, engine turning has no wear or low points, with an excellent bayonet twist top lid and standing on a flat base.

Ideal shape for a coat / jacket or trousers pocket as its gently curved.

The Bayonet twist top mechanism is working perfectly

and a tight fit when closed.

Recently fitted a new seal to the flask, that will last for many year to come and is far more hygienic than the old corks.

The flask has been tested for leaks and is found to be completely water / Liquid tight.

All parts of the flask are individually Hallmarked, underside of main body, Lid and the bayonet arms mechanism.

The hallmarks and makers mark are stamped clearly

The base is clearly stamped with :

01446        8 ozs      Made in England and the Full Hallmarks .

Made by one of Sheffields respected silversmith : James Dixon & Sons Ltd. Cornish Place , Sheffield . England 

Hallmark reads

J.D&S : Lion Passant : Sheffield Crown : E : Date Letter for 1947.

Dimensions approximately 

Height top to bottom : 15.3 cm or 6.02” inch

Width : 9.4 cm cm or 3.70 ” inch

Depth : 2.7 cm or 1.06 inch 

Volume : 8 ozs 

Silver Weight : 249.4  Grams 

Photos 

Apologies for the reflections, photos were taken in a conservatory, hence the reflection of the glass roof.

To appreciate the beauty of this hip flask, please checkout the photos as they are an important part of the description and they will reflect the condition, style and beauty of this fine quality silver hip flask.

Condition 

 Superb condition, no nasty, dents, bruises or nasty scratches, Bayonet mechanism is perfect and smooth to open and close ,has been tested for leaks and found to be completely liquid tight, seal / cork is in excellent condition, fitted recently.( few month ago ) 

Engine turning is in wonderful condition, no wear and low points, looks amazing.

Silver shines with a quality gleam.

This hip flask is in superb condition, it is 77 years of age, I have tried to described the condition as accurately as possible, it will show some very light signs of use in the highly polished sterling silver sides,  although they will be very light as they also are in wonderful condition. ( one scratch to the top of the hip flask ) being very critical.

Very Rare to find en engine turned hip flask in this wonderful / exceptional condition,

If you have any questions about this piece, please don’t hesitate to ask,

Postage

I shall pack very carefully to ensure the safe delivery to its new home and I will send by Royal Mail Special Delivery 1pm, next day delivery.

Overseas buyers are very welcome, please use the attached Global shipping service provided. 

Thank you 😊 for looking  🥃 Cheers,