Lot 822 , A large Victorian leather and engine turned silver mounted glass hip flask, 7.5in.

A large Victorian leather and engine turned silver mounted glass hip flask, with engraved armorial and monogram, Thomas Johnson I, London, 1868, 7.5in.
Estimate £200-300

The leather is split, mainly across the shoulders and the front to one side. There are other signs of reasonable wear and a few scuff marks, conducive with age and use. No visible damage to the glass. There is an engraved monogram on the lid and an engraved armorial on the cup base. Marks clear.


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Sold for £240