Description
This Sterling Silver Mounted Wrythen Glass Flask dates to the Victorian period and was made in 1873. Of substantial size, the glass body is formed with pronounced wrythen ribs that spiral around the exterior.
The flask is fitted with a solid sterling silver cap decorated with a stippled surface, rivet details and a monogram to the top. The lid is released by twisting the upper section before opening on its hinge.
The silver mount bears hallmarks for Thomas Johnson I, dated 1873.
Measurements
24.5cm High x 11.5cm Wide x 6.5cm Deep (9.65 x 4.5 x 2.55)
Condition
Excellent
Who was THOMAS JOHNSON?
Thomas Johnson (1850-1898) was a well-known London-based silversmith working from 10 Dyers Building in Holborn, London. He registered his first mark in January in 1850 and by 1852 he was listed as a manufacturing silversmith of every description of dressing case fittings and silver flasks. Eventually the company was bought out by Sampson & Mordan after every founding member of the business retired or passed away.
For further information please see our Makers and Retailers page on Thomas Johnson.
What is Wrythen Glass?
Wrythen glass is a distinctive moulding that flows from the base of the object to the top giving it a desirable cascading effect.
What is Sterling Silver?
Sterling silver is an alloy composed by weight of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness (parts per thousand) of 925.
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What is the Victorian Period?
The victorian period in the United Kingdom and the British Empire the Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 until 1901. The Victorian era followed on from the Georgian era and it preceded the Edwardian era. The late half of the Victorian era overlaps with the first part of the Belle Époque era of Continental Europe.
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