James Dixon & Sons - what material could this be

[Captain Kidd]

Hello everyone, I bought this lovely hip flask today and I cant find what the marker on the back, if it even is a marker, refers to. I thought maybe this might be electro plated but im unsure.

I purchased it to actually use but im concerned now that the material may have lead in it? Could this be, I know pewter sometimes does.

I really appreciate any help with this and if anyway has advice on how I might clean this id love to know too.

Thank you

Flask:

https://ibb.co/c1Ah3c

Bottom with markings:

https://ibb.co/mh0h3c

[Captain Kidd]

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[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Your flask will have been manufactured out of Britannia Metal.

See: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 38&t=18034

Trev.

[Captain Kidd]

Thanks for that, so theres no lead, as far as I can see on that, would I be correct?

Is there a best way advised on how to clean the inside?

thanks very much

[dognose]

Hi,

To my knowledge, Britannia Metal is a alloy of tin, antimony, and copper.

As far as the cleaning of the insides is concerned, not sure, hopefully other members may have some suggestions.

Trev.

[Captain Kidd]

Thanks Trev, appreciate you getting back to me