Wood & Hughes Aesthetic Repousse Sterling Silver Liquor Flask, New York NY c1880

Description

Wood & Hughes Aesthetic Repousse Sterling Silver Liquor Flask, New York, NY c1880
Item Description
A superb, hand wrought Aesthetic repousse design by this renowned New York company
This important firm active in New York City c1845 to 1899; succeeded by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn
Wood & Hughes liquor vessels are scarce and highly prized by the most advanced collectors the world over
Crisp, life-like leafy floral pattern details, simply breathtaking
Professionally cleaned & hand polished
Perfect for the boardroom, a nice trail ride or fun day at the racetrack!
Makers mark present, please scroll to last picture
Marked sterling
Measures 6 1/2 by 3 inches
Weighs a sturdy 167.9 grams, well over 5 1/2 troy ounces!
Hinge & cap mechanisms operate just as they should
New cork recently
installed in the cap interior, tested water tight
No monograms or dedications
No damage, dings, scratches or repairs
Very fine ORIGINAL condition
Beautiful, time-enhanced silver patina throughout
You may find another sterling flask as nice & unique as this one but you probably won't find one better
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