1872 Victorian Silver Mounted Saddle or Hunting Flask in Leather Case - Flask272 oct25 the Cotswold hunt

the Cotswold hunt

It has 24 full page illustrations by Stanley Lloyd

Cheek plates 8cm (3¼")

Its edge is scalloped

The leather is mahogany coloured with a good patina

1872 Victorian Silver Mounted Saddle or Hunting Flask in Leather Case - Flask272 oct25 the Cotswold huntThis 150 year old conical flask has a solid silver bayonet or captured cap at its narrow end. The seal is waterproof ( and port proof, brandy proof, whisky proof etc) It is hallmarked London 1872, the silversmith's stamp is only partly visible possibly "E. C". The top of the cap is monogrammed, this is not easy to readThe flask is handblown heavy crystal The mahogany coloured case is lined with doeskin or chamois. The wide girth strap is attached so