George V Silver & Crocodile Leather Hip Flask by E A Jacob, London, 1914. 19th Century The lids show some minor

The lids show some minor denting consistent with age but remain in a very good condition with function hinge and screw top mechanisms operating with ease

He was the son of a weaver and initially worked there as a lithographic printer in a law printing office

with no fading or damage to the plate

proportion and use of light in this work could not be a better example of why he was

The dish is of circular form and boasts a very attractive pierced foliate design

George V Silver & Crocodile Leather Hip Flask by E A Jacob, London, 1914. 19th Century The lids show some minorA very attractive large sterling silver mounted glass hip flask with crocodile hide covered shoulders and a sterling silver 'twist and release' cap. Fully hallmarked throughout for Ernest Arthur Jacobs, London, 1914. The hip flask has a monogram to the front and stamped registration number to the neck. The hip flask does show some wear commensurate with age (please see photographs) but remains in a good condition overall with a fully functioning twist