Antique Sterling Silver Gorham Flask Maritime Medical Historical Military (657)

Description: Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Maritime Medical Science Military Flask Christmas Holiday Birthday Gift Present------------------------------------------------------- Description Antique American sterling silver whiskey hip flask presented to Surgeon Dr. Henry Rose Carter who was the one who solved the mystery of the contraction of Yellow Fever in the late 20th century! This Flask was made with a basket weave design by Gorham Silver Co from Providence Rhode Island. Aside from the basket weave patterned top it contains a thick hand blown glass liquid container that sits secured in a Sterling Silver base. The bottom is Hallmarked with the Lion (facing Right), Anchor and letter G for Gorham, Sterling and patent marks D696. This Presentation piece is engraved with: Side 1 SURGEON H.R. CARTER ·M·H·S· (Marine Hospital Service) Side 2 FROM W.R. OFFICERS OF U.S.S. BOSTON Dr. Henry Rose Carter was a very distinguisht Researcher for Medical Science! His tireless reach brought him to the tested conclusion of the cause of yellow fever in the late 20th century! Even though the closure cap is missing, the main collectability of this piece is in the historical provenance (its history)! Collecting Categories: Maritime / Nautical Medical / Medicine Science / Research Military / Marines / Navy Silver To find out more about Dr. H.R. Carter, begin with this interesting website noted below to get started https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2866391/ Size (Approx.) ½ pint capacity 5 1/2" T (not including cork) x 4” W x 1 1/2” D Weight 1lb Condition Good Condition for being over 100 years old! No dents or gouges Surface scratches on the silver and glass Silver closure cap is missing Glass mouth piece has been broken but has been polished down and replaced with a cork. (See Photos)-------------------------------------------------------Item InfoI sometimes choose not to clean certain items for fear of ruining itin some way and to let the new owner clean it to their hearts desire!Sometimes cleaning it you erase away it’s history!-------------------------------------------------------QuestionsPLEASEalways take the time to ask any questions you may haveBEFOREplacing your bid or clicking a Buy It Now. I am not an expert on all the vintage items I list but will answer your questions to the best of my abilityBy clearing up any questions you may have on the item you will be able to have an informed purchase and reduce the chance of a purchasing error.-------------------------------------------------------Shipping ChargesWe pass along the exact charge that our carrier charges us.The shipping cost is determined by a combination of the exact weight, box size dimensions and shipping destination of the order.-------------------------------------------------------Sales TaxUS Buyers may incur sales tax depending on your states inclusion of the tax law.International Buyers please be aware of potential import charges that youwill need to pay when you receive your item.-------------------------------------------------------Return PolicyFor a return to be accepted, please contact meWITHIN 5 DAYSof received shipment with any concerns. Buyer must return item(s) in their original condition to receive a refund unless damaged from shipment.A refund will be given once item(s) are returned and inspected.Once the review is completed and deemed as correct, a refund then will be given. Photographs of the damaged item(s) and damaged packaging will be required. Thank you for shopping with

Price: 499.99 USD

Location: Xenia, Ohio

End Time: 2023-11-21T13:43:44.000Z

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