Small Silver Plate & Leather Spirit Hip Flask & Cup. Despatch c1940.

This small vintage hip flask which has a detachable silver plated cup and bayonet top has the outer top half of the glass body covered in dark brown leather with a sight level on both sides.

Description

This small vintage hip flask which has a detachable silver plated cup and bayonet top has the outer top half of the glass body covered in dark brown leather with a sight level on both sides.

This charming hip flask dates from c1940 and it's small size makes it easy to pop into a pocket or handbag.

A very nice usable vintage flask which is in great usable condition so would make a wonderful gift.

Material: Silver Plate. Glass. Leather.

Date: c1940.

Marks: Marked to base of the cup with Despatch Pigeon. EPNS. Made in England. 3 1/2 oz.

Dimensions: 12 cm (4 3/4 inches) High. 7 cm (2 3/4 inches) Wide. 2.5 cm (1 inches) Deep.

Flask holds 100 ml.(approx 3 1/2 fl oz. 1/6 pint).

Total weight: 180 grams.

Condition: Very good usable condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Some light surface scratches and small areas of tarnish. The leather is in excellent condition. Lid closes nicely with no leaks. The cup slides on and off of the flask well and stays firmly in place. No splits, holes, chips, cracks or breaks. No monogram. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the hip flask is included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

References

SKU: SHF2122