Tuesday 4 December 2018 | 10:00 | Lots: 422
Lot 1027
A nineteenth century Indian Colonial hunting flask, with removable cup to base, the tapered...
Tuesday 4 December 2018 | 10:00 | Lots: 422
Lot 1027
A 19th century Indian Colonial hunting flask.
Lot 1027
Lot Description
A nineteenth century Indian Colonial hunting flask, with removable cup to base, the tapered upper section with crest engraving depicting a sphinx holding a single flower, monogrammed below, also engraved 'Snowdrop' and dated 1867, with screw cap lid. Maker's mark for Hamilton & Co., (Calcutta 1811-1971). Height 10 inches (25.5 cm), gross weight 14.48 ozt (450. 5 grams).
Postage: Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Displaying some tarnishing and general surface wear, marks, scratches and nicks in keeping with the age and use. Some visible seam lines. Heavier contact marks around the lower section from the repeated removal of cup. Screw cap lid appears to be a good fit. There is a further engraved name below Snowdrop, possible reads 'Simla'? Removable cup is a little out of shape but is still a fairly good fit, gilded interior with some heavier contact marks. Assay marks to both base of cup and base of main flask.
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