Ask About - Japanese Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Flask

Japanese sterling silver flask, Art Nouveau in style, with raised three dimensional iris in bloom against a hammered background.  Produced by the firm Arthur & Bond, Yokohama Japan.

The cap is engraved:

L. v R.

The base is engraved:

A.H.E. July 04

7 1/4” (18.4cm) high.

The English firm of Arthur & Bond was established in Yokohama in 1889, catering mostly to English expatriates and foreign tourists.  They were known for quality work in lacquer ware, ivory carving, silver objects, cloisonné and other forms of inlaid metal works.  They were in business in Yokohama until the earthquake of 1923.