This collection consists of three antique glass spirit flasks of varying sizes, each partially bound in leather with vertical sight windows for monitoring contents. The largest flask is clad in dark brown textured leather and features a detachable silver-plated cup decorated with elaborate chased and engraved foliate and scrollwork. It is finished with a bayonet-style metal cap. The medium-sized flask is bound in dark brown textured leather and is fitted with a detachable sterling silver cup. The base of this cup is struck with Birmingham hallmarks including the lion passant, anchor, and date letter f for 1905, alongside the maker mark F.W for Fred Whiston and the letters B and M. This flask also features a bayonet-style metal cap. The smallest flask is bound in reddish-brown leather, likely pigskin, and features a detachable pewter cup stamped 1 oz, 504 A, and MADE IN ENGLAND, accompanied by pseudo-hallmark shields. This small flask is fitted with a knurled metal screw cap.
Large flask length: 17 cm
Small flask capacity: 1 oz.
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