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The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman

An English Silver "Thirst Aid" Kit and a Pair of Weights, Asprey, London, 2016 and 1997

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April 21, 05:26 PM GMT

Estimate

2,500 - 3,500 USD

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The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman


An English Silver "Thirst Aid" Kit and a Pair of Weights, Asprey, London, 2016 and 1997


the Thirst Aid kit includes one hip flask and two shot glasses with gilt interiors, engraved IRA A and B., in a veneered and velvet lined box labeled Thirst + Aid; the weights with black leather grips and silver ends with inscription, in a leather Asprey presentation case


each with hallmarks and Asprey maker's marks, the flask and cups also signed Asprey on bases


flask and cups 8 oz

248.8 g

flask height 4 ¾ in.; weight length 6 ¾ in.

12 cm; 17 cm

Inscription on weights read: Ira A. Lipman B. Little Rock, Nov. 15, 1940 S. Mark and Belle Lipman; M. Barbara Ellen Kelly July 5, 1970; Sons, Gustave K., Joshua S, M. Benjamin