The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Hipflask & Detachable Vessel are present and detailed with necessary fittings .Items remain in a Good State and have been utilised. Glass Flask is complete & retains good structural integrity. Original leather jacket / sleeve does display obvious wear - with partial remnant. Pewter detachable drinking cup/ vessel is present. Appropriate Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Lid secures well and remains intact. Piece is Second-Hand.
ITEM/S HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ VARIED COMBAT CONDITIONS.
PIECES ARE OVER 100 YEARS OLD & WILL DISPLAY APPROPRIATE SIGNS OF AGE-RELATED SURFACE WEAR. NOT FOR UTILISATION.
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE/ PRACTICAL APPLICATION.
** ONE BID IS FOR ONE ONLY !! **
INSPECT PICTURES CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.
ORIGIN : British/ Imperial Forces (Private-Purchase).
COMPOSITION : Glass / Leather/ Pewter
YEAR: 1912 -
TYPE: Spirt Hip Flask, Glass w/ Pewter Vessel.
MANUFACTURE: Made in England.
TOTAL: 1 x Hipflask ( 3 Components)
1 x Glass Flask
1 x Pewter Cap/ Lid
1 x Pewter Detachable Drinking Cup / Vessel
DIMENSIONS: 12 cm - Height.
** YOU ARE BIDDING FOR ONE .**
An EXCELLENT example of a World War I, British/ Commonwealth Soldier's Private-Purchase Spirit Hipflask w/ Drinking Vessel. This piece appears to be in a VF/F state , with detailed fittings included. Pewter securing lid/ cap is present, alongside detachable pewter drinking vessel. Appropriate Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Hipflask retains a partial leather jacket / sleeve applied to the glass body ( this displays notable wear). Manufacturer markings evident on the underside of the removable drinking receptacle.
The items included , are NOT FOR USAGE- AND REMAIN IN A DELICATE CONDITION , BEING OVER 100 YEARS OLD.
This piece was obtained alongside, a grouping of a former First World War Veteran's personal effects - and has been extensively utilised. An item such as this would have been privately purchased and used at the discretion of the original owner.
The ideal addition to any First World War Era, Soldier's personal kit collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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