Antique 1892 Silver Mounted Saddle or Hunting Flask - Flask257 Swaine The bit has its original

The bit has its original curb chain

with their management in the stable and on the track

The long slim flexible shaft is covered in brown finely braided threadThe whip has a replacement lash at its end

There are a few small dings and dents in the silver

Antique 1892 Silver Mounted Saddle or Hunting Flask - Flask257 Swaine The bit has its originalThis conical flask has a solid silver bayonet or captured cap. It is hallmarked London 1892, the silversmith's stamp is too rubbed to read. The top of the cap is engraved with a monogram "GB"The flask is handblown heavy crystal The dark tan coloured case has a good patina. The girth strap is attached so that the flask will sit on the near side of the saddle. This strap is faintly stamped with an Exeter saddler's name. The case closes with a billet