1912 British Edwardian sterling silver spirit bottle

This hip flask comes from the Edwardian period in England. The print shows that the work was certified by the London Assay Office in 1912 as being made of 92.5% pure silver. Spirit bottles have been an elegant way to carry drinks since the 18th century. Although spirits are considered a "gentleman's drink", drinking too much in public is still considered a form of gaffe. The small, flat design of the spirit bottle, which is easy to carry or hide, not only satisfies the need for drinking, but also avoids being considered a vulgar person who is greedy for drinking. It is more in line with the social etiquette of the aristocratic class, and it has become a fashion and gradually integrated into the aristocracy. In the living habits of the user, it can even highlight the taste and status of the user, and is often mentioned in dramas and literary works. The container used by the mad-eyed enemy in the contemporary literature "Lipot" to hold the transformation water is like this Objects! The work has a square outline and elegant curvature. There is a chain attached to the top, which can be used with a pocket watch chain as an accessory on a belt or trousers. In addition to its practical functions, this small bottle also witnessed the lifestyle and social norms of the aristocracy. It also showed the cultural trends and technological progress of the times, and was full of fun and cultural connotations. There are multiple printing marks on the front and back of the bottle and on the cap. The front markings are CHJ printed by the manufacturer, printed in accordance with 925 Silver standards, and inspected and printed in London in 1912. Some of the printing is worn but still legible. The work is in good antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear. There are many hairline lines on the surface, and the inside of the bottle is obviously oxidized. It is a century-old antique item and is not in new condition. Origin: UK Year: 1912 identification print Material: sterling silver Dimensions: Liquor bottle 6.5x4x0.8 cm, single side chain length 4 cm Weight: 32.62g Condition: Good antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear, many hairline lines on the surface, and obvious oxidation inside the bottle Purchase instructions: Antique jewelry means jewelry that is "more than a hundred years old". Jewelry that is less than a hundred years old can only be called second-hand jewelry or modern jewelry (vintage or second-hand jewelry). All jewelry sold with inlaid antique jewelry will be accompanied by a brand warranty, detailing the age, material, etc. of the jewelry. If the product and the warranty are untrue, we will return it unconditionally. Before each product is sold, camera equipment will be used to record the condition of the product in detail to ensure that members know whether the product has defects or traces of use. Photos are part of the product description. For this reason, members should carefully evaluate whether the product has any defects or signs of use before checking out. If you are indeed willing to purchase, once you complete the checkout process, the products sold by this brand are very special and cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason, including defects or depreciation. Therefore, members are asked to double-check whether they are genuine before checking out. Willingness to purchase to avoid disputes. Shipping method: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan enjoy "free shipping when you purchase one jewelry item." In Taiwan, all shipments are made by "post office registered". If it is not convenient to receive registered mail, please indicate on the order the supermarket to pick up the goods (7-11 or FamilyMart is acceptable), and provide the name or code of the pick-up store. All items in Hong Kong and Macau will be shipped by SF Express.