Napier Gold & Sterling Silver Flask with Shot Glass in Art Deco Style from Early 20th Century

Napier sterling silver flask in Art Deco style with an elegant, geometric design, from the early 20th century, with gold inlay. Finely engraved and hammered, and with a collapsible shot glass integrated in the cap, it measures 6 5/8'' by 3 7/8'' by 1'' in depth, weighs 6.6 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks and a monogram as shown. The Napier Company is an American jewelry manufacturing company and was one of the first modern corporations in the United States. The company is also known historically as a cutting-edge silver object manufacturer. The Napier Company got its start in North Attleboro, Massachusetts 1878, under the name of The E. A. Bliss Co. The company relocated to Meriden, Connecticut in 1890, after the company sustained rapid growth in the previous decade. During World War I (and again in World War II), they ceased production of jewelry, and instead focused on producing war-related items, such as medallions and medals. James H. Napier became president of the company in 1920