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A large early 20th century American gold overlay silver spirit or hip flask, Elgin, Illinois circa

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A Victorian sterling silver spirit hip flask,: A Victorian sterling silver spirit hip flask, Birmingham 1870 by George Unite Of curved oval form with a screw cap. The body with engraved decoration of strapwork, arabesques and foliate C scrolls, al

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A large early 20th century American gold overlay silver spirit or hip flask, Elgin, Illinois circa

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A large early 20th century American gold overlay silver spirit or hip flask, Elgin, Illinois circa 1920 by Elgin American Manufacturing Company

Of curved rectangular form with rounded corners. Hinged screw cap. The front with overlaid two-colour gold alternating bands, vacant rectangular cartouche. Marked to base E.A.M and Sterling.

Length â€“ 19.3 cm / 7.65 inches

Weight â€“ 303 grams / 9.74 ozt

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A large early 20th century American gold overlay silver spirit or hip flask, Elgin, Illinois circa

Name: A large early 20th century American gold overlay silver spirit or hip flask, Elgin, Illinois circa
SKU: 130310240
Price: 750 GBP
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Estimate £800 - £1,200

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