{"product_id":"antique-engraved-metal-pocket-flask-1878","title":"Antique Engraved Metal Pocket Flask – 1878","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully engraved antique Victorian pocket flask, dated 1878, with a gently rounded oval body and original screw-top closure. The front features elaborate hand-engraved lettering surrounded by graceful scrolling flourishes, giving the piece a distinguished 19th-century character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inscription reads “E.W.M.B.C.,” “Scratton Fours,” and “A.E. Finch, Stroke,” suggesting a fascinating connection to Victorian rowing traditions. The term “stroke” refers to the rower responsible for setting the crew's rhythm, making this an intriguing piece of sporting history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flask retains a wonderfully aged silver-tone finish, with surface scratches, tarnishing, and marks consistent with its age. A distinctive decorative collectible for an English country-house interior, antique sporting collection, or gentleman's study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5\" W x 4.5\" H x 0.75\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAPPER BLEU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67571915751673,"sku":"EFEF404","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/2036\/7097\/files\/IMG_1711.heic?v=1793577051","url":"https:\/\/dapperbleu.com\/products\/antique-engraved-metal-pocket-flask-1878","provider":"DAPPER BLEU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}