A stunning silver-plated antique flask by Simpson Hall Miller & Co., 1920s. This flask has a magical feel to it. Extremely heavy in weight, it is solid and well-crafted. It features a raised floral Repousse pattern and screw on/off cap. It has Art Deco-esque smooth accents along the very bottom of the flask and along the sides/upper section. The cap still has its original cork interior. Truly a breath-taking piece.
Maker: Simpson Hall Miller & Co.
A bit about this vintage manufacturer: Simpson Hall Miller & Co. was a cutlery and silver manufacturer in Wallingford, Connecticut, founded in 1866. In 1898, Simpson Hall Miller & Co. became part of the International Silver Company headquartered in neighboring Meriden. In 1895, the firm began to make a number of pieces that represented significant contributions to the Art Nouveau movement. The International Silver Company continued to make use of both the Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. brand and product lines in some capacity until 1983 when it permanently ceased to manufacture silver and closed its doors.
Hallmarks: "Simpson Hall Miller & Co" can be found on the bottom of the flask along with the number "24" and "quadruple plate" (aka silver-plated).
Condition: Very good shape. The silver-plating is in great shape overall and vibrant, beyond some mild tarnish. We like to be thorough when it comes to our vintage pieces, so here's a full summary:
1) The silver-plating is in good shape overall and extremely vibrant, there's some mild tarnish
2) The cork Interior is in great shape and the lid screws on tightly
3) There's mild surface wear on the bottom exterior of the flask and along the bottom exterior edges (from past handling)
In short, this antique flask is in very good shape. It's truly a breath-taking flask that has a magical feel to it.
**Please Also Note: we typically do not test our flasks for leakage. We offer a variety of vintage flasks (both usable as well as collectible/display only). We are happy to put our flasks through a thorough leakage test (which involves filling it with liquid and rigorously shaking it) -- please message us if you'd like us to test this particular flask. Cheers!
Measurements: Approx. 6" tall by 3 1/4" wide
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