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Finds such as these are rare,

as it’s a fascinating piece of the early XX century history of England

 

G & J.W. Hawksley was a manufacturing firm based in Sheffield, England, 

recognized for producing powder flasks and gun loading tools, 

especially prominent in the mid-1800s. 

It was founded by brothers George and John William Hawksley. 

 

Of rounded rectangular form, 

(the shape is slightly curved to give a good fit 

to the body when in a pocket), the flask is leather covered & 

top mounted with a hinged lid.

 

Bearing English hallmarks:

Maker’s mark - G & J.W.H (Hawksley) 

Crown & lion passant – for English sterling silver & a letter date 

 

Retailed by Harrods, London.

The flask is further engraved with the initials “R.B.” –

for Sir Richard Burbridge who was a chairman of Harrods, 

Knightsbridge, London  

 

Dimensions: 11.5cm (H) x 6.5cm (W)

Weight: 191gr. 

 

Despite dating from early XXc, 

the flask is in beautiful original condition

G & J W. Hawksley English 925 Sterling Silver & Leather Hip Flask, Antique c1904

AU$1,250.00Price

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