1877 Silver Mounted Saddle Flask by George Unite in Leather Case - Flask167 may24 Internal width 6cm (2¼")

Internal width 6cm (2¼")

they are rather like modern Peacock safety stirrups

The "cannons" of the jointed mouthpiece are solid steel and much heavier than similar hollow examplesThe surfaces of the mouthpiece that would touch the tongue have incised grooves

Dimensions : 9" (23cm) x 7" (17cm) x 1" (2

engravings or hallmarks

1877 Silver Mounted Saddle Flask by George Unite in Leather Case - Flask167 may24 Internal width 6cm (2¼")This conical flask has a silver bayonet or captured cap which is hallmarked Birmingham 1877. It is also stamped "GU" (George Unite). There is a small dent in the top of the cap and it is engraved "C. B. C." The dark mahogany coloured case has a good patina. The girth strap has been extended the stitching is very fine, so this was probably done in the late 19th early 20th century. It is attached so that the flask will sit on the near side of the