A late Victorian sterling silver spirit hip flask, London 1900 by Drew & Sons (Samuel Summers Drew & Ernest Drew)

Of curved rectangular form with rounded corners, the hinged bayonet fitted knop lid with embossed decoration of rocaille and flower heads. The removable base with gilt interior, with engraved initials GH in cursive script. Fully marked.

Length – 13.7 cm / 5.25 inches

Weight – 197 grams / 6.33 ozt