Engraved – AVRO Vulcan XH558 Pewter Hip Flask

Engraved – AVRO Vulcan XH558 Pewter Hip Flask
Individually hand crafted in Sheffield, UK

Add your own special personalised message to the flask for a gift that will be treasured for many years to come. Great for birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, groomsmen gifts, retirement gifts or just a surprise gift.

Known to have ancient roots, pewter possesses a unique combination of qualities. It retains its sheen and is hard-wearing. Its no surprise that pewter has been in continuous use since the Bronze Age and is one of the worlds oldest manufacturing industries.

Each AVRO Vulcan XH558 pewter flask has been handcrafted, one piece at a time, by the manufacturer in Sheffield, UK, the heart of the metalwork industry.

• 6oz capacity
• Pewter flask
• Kidney shaped flask
• Bright polished finish
• Vulcan planform design embossed on one side
• Engraved message on the reverse
• Screw top
• Supplied in a lid and base box
• Height: 110mm
• Width: 85mm
• Depth: 25mm

A touchmark appears on the base of the hip flask and is your guarantee of authenticity, quality and craftsmanship. It consists of five symbols with the following meaning:

• ARW  the initials of the manufacturer’s founder, Arthur Richard Wentworth, who founded the company in 1949.
• 92  the minimum percentage of tin, the fourth most precious metal.
• EPU  European Pewter Union membership.
• ABPC  the Association of British Pewter Craftsmen mark.
• The two sheaves of arrows are part of the City of Sheffield’s coat of arms

Taking care of your Pewter Hip Flask

Your Pewter Hip Flask will retain its lustrous finish with the minimum of care:

• If it has become dull, simply clean with a metal polish before you wash it.
• Always polish in straight lines for the best results.
• Wash it by hand in hot soapy water and dry it with a soft cloth.