Vintage Patterson & Stone 4oz Stainless Steel Hip Flask Walsall Leather Wrap
£18.00
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Vintage Patterson & Stone 4oz Stainless Steel Hip Flask Walsall Leather Wrap
£18.00
Item Overview
- Type: Vintage Pocket Hip Flask / Groomsmen Barware
- Designer: Traditional British Metalworker
- Brand: Patterson & Stone (P&S) Walsall
- Manufacturer: Patterson & Stone Leather Goods Foundry
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Place of Origin: Walsall, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
- Style: Mid-Century Gentleman's Pocket Accessory / Country Pursuit Field Flask
- Colour: Polished Silver Chrome / Grained Jet Black
- Design Era: Retro Mid-Century / Late 20th Century (c. 1970s–1980s)
- Material: Heavy-Gauge Brushed & Polished Stainless Steel with Textured Leatherette Wrap
- Set Includes: One Curved 4oz Liquid Capacity Hip Flask
- Features: Captive Hinged Screw-Top Lid, Ergonomic Kidney-Curved Body, Authentic Raised Metal P&S Decal
- Condition: Fair to Good Vintage Condition (Internal clean required—see Condition Report)
- Size and Capacity: Holds 4 fluid ounces (approx. 118ml). Pocket-sized, measuring approximately 9.5 cm x 10 cm.
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This piece dates to the late mid-century era (c. 1970s–1980s). The specific industrial block stamping of "STAINLESS STEEL - MADE IN ENGLAND" on the base plate combined with this variant of the silver P&S roundel stamp is diagnostic of late-century manufacturing runs out of the West Midlands before global supply chains shifted production abroad.
- Historical Note: A staple of classic British country style, the kidney-curved hip flask was originally designed in the 18th century to contour seamlessly against a rider’s thigh or jacket pocket, preventing unsightly silhouettes or discomfort during active movement. This specific 4oz English-made variant was produced by Patterson & Stone (P&S) of Walsall—a town world-famous for its master saddlers and luxury leather tanneries supplying the British aristocracy. Featuring a resilient vinyl leatherette body sleeve designed to protect the metal from fingerprints while offering an insulated, secure grip during chilly morning shoots, race days, or field walks, the lower right corner sports Patterson & Stone's elegant, stylized circular monogram medallion, cementing its place as a quintessential retro accessory for the modern gentleman's bar collection.
Description
A classic slice of vintage British barware, this 4oz stainless steel hip flask presents an exceptional blend of utility and retro style. Housed in a textured, deep-grain black wrap, the flask features an ergonomic curved form that slips effortlessly into a blazer, sportscoat, or hip pocket.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Walsall Heritage Identity: Adorned with the authentic silver foil/metal Patterson & Stone circular insignia stamp on the bottom right face, a classic hallmark design highly sought after by regional English industrial collectors.
- Captive Lid System: Engineered with a secure, pivoting metal arm assembly that holds the cap to the flask frame when open, ensuring the knurled screw-top lid is never lost in the field.
- Base Stamp Specifications: Crisply machine-stamped on the brushed steel base plate with its imperial fluid capacity (4oz) and country of manufacture.
- Knurled Grip Accents: The screw-top closure features a micro-diamond knurled cross-hatch texture, providing excellent traction even when wearing gloves out in the elements.
Condition Report
This vintage item is in honest, stable condition and displays a historic aesthetic character. The exterior black leatherette wrap remains firmly bonded to the chassis with no peeling, deep gouges, or seam splitting, and the original silver P&S emblem remains crisply defined. The stainless steel top and bottom plates show light handling scratches, surface rub marks, and minor polishing swirl lines commensurate with its 40+ year age. The captive hinge mechanism moves smoothly and lines up perfectly with the neck thread. Please Note: The interior threads and inner spout show signs of historic dried beverage residue and oxidation crust from storage (visible in gallery close-up images). The flask will require a thorough sterile flush, deep chemical cleaning, or sterilization before it is safe for liquid consumption.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: Wrapped securely in shock-absorbent high-density bubble padding and shipped inside a rigid box to guarantee the captive hinge and cap stay perfectly aligned during transport.
- Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
We want you to be delighted with your heritage find.
- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.