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Henry Birks and Sons Sterling Silver Royal Canadian Air Force Pocket Flask Montr

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Heading : Sterling silver pocket flask Date : Hallmarked in 1942 in Montreal for Henry Birks and Sons Period : George VI Origin : Montreal. Canada Decoration : Inscriped RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) William A Richardson – to the base the date of Apr 3 -1943 is inscribed Size : Height 23cm. width 11cm Condition : Excellent. a little scattered shallow scratching and a small ding. Restoration : None Weight : 379 grams (approx 12.2 troy oz) Henry Birks and Sons were unique among Canadian silversmiths in that they were given permission by the London assay office to use the date marks to match London silversmiths. Alongside the date mark is the Lion passant and a garb of wheat. While they did have permission to use the letter the Lion is considered a pseudo mark as it was not stamped by the London office. William Augustus Richardson was a Navigator in the coastal command of the Royal Canadian Airforce from 1942 to 1945. He died on 13th November 1990.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1942
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JFTJ231stDibs: LU8525239525902
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