Victorian sterling silver hip flask, London 1861 by Thomas Johnson I

Item number: 59064

Victorian sterling silver hip flask,
London 1861 by Thomas Johnson I

Of conventional form with a pull off drinking cup at the bottom and a removable unscrewable lid.
Very wellcared, good condition without monogram. A minor dent on the back.

Hip flasks came into use in the early 19th century. Due to their use during hunting and other outdoor activities, silver hip flasks of this age are rare to find, especially in such good overall condition.

12 cm / 4.72″ length, 6.4 cm / 2.51″ width; 150.1 g / 4.82 oz, Capacity: 107 ml