Antique Silverplate Hip Flask Etched and Engraved Couple Meriden Britannia Co

Description

Collectible 19th century Meriden Britannia Co. quadruple plate engraved hip flask with telescoping lid cup c. 1897.  Flask features a and etched couple on one side with the verse 'Gin a body meet a body Comin 'thro' the rye' on one side and engravd COL. C A 1897 on the other, marked tithe the Meriden Britannia Co. maker's mark on interior cup/lid. Measures 6 1/2" long x 3 5/8" wide x 1 1/4" deep and is in very good antique condition, does show denting and scratching from use and in need of polishing.
"Comin' Thro' the Rye" is a famous poem written in 1782 by Robert Burns (1759–1796).
A fine addition to any home or collection!
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