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!!! WE SOLD THIS THERMOS FLASK !!!

We bought this thermos way back in August 2006
During May 2008, we finally realised it wasn't what we wanted!!

So it was put back on the Ebay Auctions

Here is how we listed it

Thermos Brand Food Flask
Vintage - 1950's ?
Collectable!! ...... Great Condition!!
It is my understanding that this Thermos Flask was made over fifty years ago
It is hard to believe that it is this well-preserved !!
It has a cork stopper - real cork !!
It is a simple and solid construction
Condition is 'almost as new' with everything intact and in good order
There are no major flaws
Just a few marks here and there ... it has been used !!
Internally it's perfect, as you can see from the photo
The height of the flask is 27cm with a diameter of 15cm
and the weight is 1.5kgs

The starting price was set at $20.00
and it sold for $29.99 on Saturday 3rd May 2008

It's new home is in Beechford, Tasmania
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Thermos Food Flask



A note from Geoff on Wednesday 2nd August 2006

We recently bought a terrific picnic hamper and click here to have a look at it

As you can see, it includes a flask for hot water, tea, or coffee

Sharon is a great lover of "making and eating" soup,
so I bought this flask as a surprise present for her!!!

It has a wide neck,
and should be suitable for anything she likes to make before we head off for the day!!!

Also, the hamper has a little bit of spare room,
so I am hoping that this one can fit in there as well

Whatever happens, this new flask will travel with us when we "go bush"!!!

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- The Ebay Auction

......and there are more photos below!!!

Thermos Flask
Retro - Vintage - 1950's
Very Rare!!
Collectable!!
Mint!!
You have the opportunity to own a British-made 1950's (could be older) Thermos flask
in mint condition!!
This Thermos flask was made over fifty years ago
and its hard to believe that it is this well-preserved!!
It has a cork stopper - real cork!! - wow!!
Things were made so well back in the day weren't they?
Its simple and solid construction is a joy to behold and is remeniscent of times gone by!!
Condition
Condition is almost as new with everything intact and in good order
There are no major flaws
Just a few marks here and there which I am sure will clean off with some soap and water
Size and Weight
The height of the flask is 27cms with a diameter of 15cms and the weight is 1.5kgs
Hurry!! - Don't miss out!! - Bid now!!
Thermos flasks in this condition are extremely hard to find and it will sell quickly at this price!!

Item location - New South Wales, Australia
This auction ended on Wednesday 2nd August 2006
The starting price was set at $19.88 and there were three bids during the auction
We won!!! - with a bid of $26.08 plus postage and insurance

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Here is a note from the seller after the auction
Hi Geoff
Congratulations on winning this auction!!
You have bought an amazing piece!!
I am quite sad to see it go as it really is in such amazing condition for something of this age
I really hope you enjoy and appreciate it as much as I have, albeit briefly
I suggest you request registered post for an extra $2.50
as it would be a shame for this to go missing
Let me know if you need any more info from my end
My very best, Simon

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More Photos
......including the backstamp

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Below are similar Thermos flasks listed on the auctions at

......for price comparisons!!!

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Auction #01

Vintage Thermos Brand Vacuum Vessel
Silver
This is a gorgeous old thermos
Lid easily comes off and it is complete with it's original cork lid inside
It has a bit of surface rust which you would expect from an item this age
I have two of these myself on my kitchen bench for show
and it really suits a vintage/shabby chic interior
Measurements - height is 27.5cm and width is15cm
Item location - Somerville, Victoria Australia
This auction ended on Sunday 20th August 2006
The starting price was set at $15.00
There were no bids

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Auction #02

Vintage Shield Brand Thermos Vacuum Flask
Copper colour
Lovely old vintage flask - Shield Brand
Very clean inside
It has a plastic push in stopper with a cream top saying Shield Brand on it
Useful carrying handle
The top is a screw on aluminium cup - which has a couple of tiny dents
It also has a couple of slight damage marks on the back - probably from old labels
Otherwise very nice condition
Measures 24.5cm tall
Item location - Outer Western Sydney, New South Wales Australia
This auction ended on Monday 4th September 2006
The starting price was set at $9.50 and there was one bid during the auction
The final selling price was $9.50

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Auction #03

Vintage Wide Necked Thermos Flask
It is in nice condition
Measures about 19cm high and 9.5cm wide
Item location - Coventry, United Kingdom
This auction was listed during September 2006 and was under the "Buy-it-Now" system
The price was set at GBP2.99 = AUD$7.50
Did not sell and withdrawn by the seller

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Auction #04

1950's Vintage Thermos Flask Vacuum Vessel
With cork and glass
Very nice old Thermos flask that is fine for everyday use
Also a great display piece for a vintage or rustic kitchen
Holds enough to feed two very hungry people or four not so hungry!!
Keeps hot food hot and cold food cold!!
The chamber is glass and it has a cork stopper
The outside colour is a sliver grey and the label is gold with red trim
In good general condition but it is showing it's age in the wear on the outside coating
There is surface rust around the bottom rim and in a few places on the outside body
Inside is very good and the cork is fine though a little dry
as this has been in storage for many years
Measures approx 27.5cm tall and 15cm in diameter
Item location - Wide Bay/Burnett, Queensland Australia
This auction ended on Monday 25th September 2006
The starting price was set at $12.70
There were no bids

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Auction #05

Original Thermos
We have a 1950's Trademark Thermos in original condition
It has a cork lid
There is also a glass insert, and this has a couple of spots
I think it would hold about two litres
The thermos has a few bumps and scratches,
and there is even a few spots of paint splashed on it!!
There is something 'rattling around inside', but the glass isn't broken
Item location - South Gippsland, Victoria Australia
This auction ended on Tuesday 27th February 2007
The starting price was set at $12.00
There were no bids
Condition maybe - probably - the reason!!

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Auction #06

These do not seem to sell very well - but will this "pretty pink" one raise a good price???
The flask looks similar to ours,
but the auction does not mention a brand name - just says 'thermos flask'

Gorgeous Vintage Shabby Thermos Flask
I am having a clean out of all things vintage and gorgeous - and this item is both
A large rose pink vintage shabby style thermos flask
It has a wide mouth and a large cup, along with a cork stopper
The capacity is 1.2 litres
The flask is in very good condition
Would be great for your winter soups!
Looks beautiful on display with other Kitchenalia items!
Item location - Albury, New South Wales Australia
This auction ended on Wednesday 28th March 2007
The starting price was set at $15.00 and there were three bids during the auction
The final selling price was $22.50