Victorian Silver Saddle Flask with Cup - Flask128 april25 The inside of the hatband

The inside of the hatband of this hat measures 59cm or 23¼"

There is a little wear where the cheeks pass through the mouthpiece

The long  cheeks are in a fixed position

2cm) x 1" (2

the outer button on each spur is shaped as a flower

Victorian Silver Saddle Flask with Cup - Flask128 april25 The inside of the hatbandThis conical silver flask has a removable cup and a hinged cap which closes with a screw mechanism (see images)The " tab" on the cap is stamped with a sterling hallmark, but any other marks have been polished away. There is a monogram on the flask, polishing has made it rather unclear ( ? CWF). There are a few very minor dings in the silver. I cannot find a date stamp but these flasks with their caps at the narrow end usually seem to date from the