Silver & glass pocket flask, English 1882
£265.00
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Classical pocket flask in glass, encase in leather and sterling silver; English, hallmarked for London 1882.
Condition: fine
Size: 4 cm W, 8 cm L, 16.5 cm H.
Condition: fine
Size: 4 cm W, 8 cm L, 16.5 cm H.
Style note — products made in the traditional Victorian style are often recognisable because of their lavish decoration. The design mixes various sources of inspiration, but the prevalent decorative features are rich floral ornaments, scrolls and foliage, often applied all over the items.
Facts of Lavish History bits — blown and moulded glass decanters were first made by the ancient Romans. Essentially these were glass bottles.