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Lot 219
Full Lot Description
A George V small silver hip flask, of plain and rounded rectangular form and circular hinged lid with bayonet style closure, hallmarked Daniel & Arter, Birmingham 1931, height 3.75" (9.5cm). Together with an earlier George V example, of similar plain form with bulbous hinged lid, hallmarked Finnigans Ltd., London 1913, approximate height 4.5" (11.5cm). Gross weight 6.03 ozt (187.6 grams). (2).
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Condition Report
<li>Both flasks displaying some expected surface wear, marks, scratches and tarnishing in keeping with their age and general use.
<li>The 1931 case has a bash and some dints to one of the top corners, and some further smaller dints around the base of the flask.
<li>Hinged arm with some slight movement but appears in good working order.
<li>Bayonet closure also in working order and closes securely.
<li>Slight dint/crease to the top of the lid.
<li>Some cork still present.
<li>Hallmarks appear a little rubbed in places but all still clearly legible, including part marks to the arm.
<li>The 1913 case with heavier wear and damage including some cracks and possible small repairs along the seam line, which is lifting slightly in one area.
<li>There is also a fairly large dint to one of the top corners. With some further minor surface dints.
<li>The lid appears jammed and will not twist so the bayonet closure is not working and subsequently the lid will not close properly.
<li>Some cork still present.
<li>Hallmarks partly rubbed and worn, especially those on neck. Mostly legible.
<li>Also impressed to base 'Finnigans Ld. Manchester'.
<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
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