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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hip flask
Object name
Hip flask
Date
1907-1925
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 15.9 x 10.8 x 2.9 cm )
Silver Weight: 9 oz (troy) 14 dwt (302 g)
Description
Cast and seamed silver hip flask; c-shaped body with straight sides and rounded edges, seamed down the sides; hinged, cylindrical screw cap with a flat circular finial; the gilt initials, "G A Z" are applied to the center of the body; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Credit Line
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Object Number
1937.177
Marks
cast: "G A Z" are applied to the center of the body
stamped: on the base: "TIFFANY & Co 19579 MAKERS 4394 STERLING SILVER 925-1000 M"
Gallery Label
This hip flask belonged to the donor, George A. Zabriskie.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
