AN EDWARDIAN SILVER HIP FLASK, by Alfred Clark, London
AN EDWARDIAN SILVER HIP FLASK, by Alfred Clark, London 1902, plain rounded rectangular, shaped for the pocket, with hinged twist cover. 13.4cm high, 7cm wide, 5.8 troy ounces gross
Condition Report: Marks very lightly rubbed but legible. No maker's mark, but engraved 'CLARK 20 OLD BOND ST W' to base, beneath hallmarks. Cover hinge sturdy, locking mechanism deficient. Gilded to cover hinge and interior. Remains of original cork to interior of cover, lacking stopper (remnants of rubber seal to flask neck). Minor bruises, dings, light surface marks and scratches throughout commensurate with age and use
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AN EDWARDIAN SILVER HIP FLASK, by Alfred Clark, London 1902, plain rounded rectangular, shaped for the pocket, with hinged twist cover. 13.4cm high, 7cm wide, 5.8 troy ounces gross
Condition Report: Marks very lightly rubbed but legible. No maker's mark, but engraved 'CLARK 20 OLD BOND ST W' to base, beneath hallmarks. Cover hinge sturdy, locking mechanism deficient. Gilded to cover hinge and interior. Remains of original cork to interior of cover, lacking stopper (remnants of rubber seal to flask neck). Minor bruises, dings, light surface marks and scratches throughout commensurate with age and use