1881 Silver Mounted Saddle Flask with Straw - Flask168 american The case has been used

The case has been used

The mouthpiece has a low port and is stamped "Sowter" and "Haymarket"

One end terminates in a black leather strap with a gilt buckle with cast floral decoration

Weight  6½oz (184g)

The handles are hallmarked Birmingham 1899 & 1898 & stamped with the initials H

1881 Silver Mounted Saddle Flask with Straw - Flask168 american The case has been usedA very unusual flask, this has a silver straw inside the flask which connects to the cap, a band of silver swings over the top of the cap to cover the open end of the straw. It is hallmarked London 1881 and stamped "Patent" with the possible maker's mark of Thomas Johnson. The mahogany coloured case has a good patina. The case closes with a billet fastening. The lid is domed with incredibly fine stitching around its edge. Dimensions : Length of case: