Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Acid-Etched Flask with Marine Scene from Early 20th Century

Shreve & Co. sterling silver flask from the early 20th century, beautifully acid-etched with marine scenes. It measures 6 1/3'' by 3 2/3'' by 1 1/4'' in depth, weighs 7 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks as shown. 

Shreve & Company is an established retailer of jewelry, from timepieces to diamonds, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Incorporated in 1894 by George Rodman and Albert J. Lewis, it is considered the oldest commercial establishment in San Francisco. The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society has the silver spade used by San Francisco Mayor James Rolphe at the groundbreaking for city hall and the civic center, and other objects made by Shreve & Co. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds a Shreve goblet in its permanent collection.

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