Frederic Purnell 1882 English Silver-gilt Red Glass Liquor Flask Monogrammed CM

Description

An English Victorian Silver-gilt & Red Glass Liquor Hip Flask with Removable Drinking Cup by Frederic Purnell, London, 1882.
The top of the threaded lid and one side of the vermeil cup monogrammed 'CM', and both hallmarked with the Lion Passant, the Leopard Head for London, the Queen's Head for Victoria, date letter for 1882, and maker's mark 'FP' for Frederic Purnell.
A rare and desirable example with the vermeil wash and ruby red glass by the accomplished London silversmith, Frederic Purnell.
Dimensions: height 5 1/4 in., the underside of the drinking cup 2 5/8 in. by 1 3/8 in.
Condition: In overall very good antique condition. Some rubbing to gilt-wash and some rubbing to hallmarks. The top of the vermeil lid with almost imperceptible depression. Shelf-wear to underside of removable drinking cup. Other very minor signs of handling commensurate with age and use.
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