An extra-large antique sterling silver hip flask by Louis Dee, dated London 1881, with a lightly curved rectangular form and an impressively generous capacity. Fully hallmarked for .925 silver, it combines scale, practicality, and late Victorian craftsmanship in a particularly distinguished way.
Details
.925 sterling silver
Fully hallmarked
Approx. 16cm x 9cm
Approx. 9.5 fl. oz. capacity
Approx. 338 grams
Flush-fitting gilt cup
Wide neck and front-hinged bayonet cap
Engraving
The cup remains free from monograms or personalisation and is well suited to engraving, whether with initials, a crest, or a meaningful inscription. Its solid silver construction makes it ideal for both hand and machine engraving.
