Lot 544 , A leather cased Victorian travelling silver hip flask and warmer, by Thomas Johnson I,

A leather cased Victorian travelling silver hip flask and warmer, by Thomas Johnson I, the engine turned oval case with engraved crest and containing removable warmer with silver mounted glass flask insert, London, 1858, the leather case with retailer, Leuchars, London, height 10.3cm, gross weight 19oz, (lacking handle).
Estimate £200-300

Overall good condition, commensurate with age and some use. Hallmarks clear. Some scuff marks to the leather case. Handle missing? There two tiny nicks to the glass on the shoulder of the flask.


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Sold for £400